Leverkusen's Boniface May Return for Bremen Clash After Car Accident
Coach Xabi Alonso hopes for Victor Boniface's return to the squad, while Amine Adli faces a long recovery from injury.
- Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface is recovering after a car accident and may rejoin the team for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.
- Boniface sustained minor injuries to his hand and foot but has shown improvement, according to coach Xabi Alonso.
- Boniface was absent from the Champions League match against Stade Brest, which ended in a 1-1 draw, as a precautionary measure.
- Midfielder Amine Adli suffered a fibula fracture during the Brest game and is expected to be out for several months following surgery.
- Leverkusen, currently fourth in the Bundesliga, looks to build on their recent win over Eintracht Frankfurt despite key player absences.