Leverkusen Faces Injury Challenges Before Crucial PSG Clash
Bayer Leverkusen is grappling with significant injury challenges ahead of their important Champions League matchup against Paris Saint-Germain. The match will take place on Tuesday at the BayArena, and the team will proceed without several key players.
Injuries Impacting Leverkusen’s Squad
Long-term injuries have sidelined Axel Tape and Exequiel Palacios. Additionally, Malik Tillman, Nathan Tella, and Lucas Vázquez will not participate due to injuries. Head coach Kasper Hjulmand confirmed these absences at a recent press conference.
Possible Returns and Team Updates
Patrik Schick and Jarell Quansah missed the previous match, a thrilling 4-3 victory over Mainz. However, both players took part in the final training session on Monday. Hjulmand mentioned, “We’ll see tomorrow. It looks better day by day, but nothing is certain yet,” indicating a late decision on their status for the game.
Unavailable Players
- Axel Tape (long-term injury)
- Exequiel Palacios (long-term injury)
- Malik Tillman (injured)
- Nathan Tella (injured)
- Lucas Vázquez (injured)
- Jonas Hofmann (not registered for Champions League)
- Martin Terrier (not registered for Champions League)
As Bayer Leverkusen prepares for this high-stakes clash, the absence of several key players poses a challenge. The team will need to assess their final lineup closely as the match approaches.
