Florian Wirtz has suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle according to tests carried out. The Leverkusen Starboy is set to miss the 2nd leg of the champions league Round of 16 against Bayern Munich who might have just won it.
Bayer Leverkusen are 3-0 down
Bayer Leverkusen are 3-0 down and have to score 4 goals to win it without the magic of Florian Wirtz. Xabi Alonso might have created history last season with Bayer Leverkusen but this looks like mission impossible.
ACL injury in 2022
Wirtz, who made a comeback in 2023 after an ACL injury has been through some tough times but after his comeback he has lived up to his expectations. He was considered one of the best upcoming talents in the Bundesliga but got riddled with an ACL injury in 2022.
Usually after an ACL, players are not able to perform to their previous standards and the chances to go back to elite football becomes bleak but Wirtz showed resilience and defied all odds as he made the comeback just after 9 months and has not looked back ever since.
Xabi Alonso received this gift with both hands and last season they made history together at Bayer Leverkusen won the league without losing a match and lost just 1 game in the entire campaign.
He is counted as the main target for Manchester City, Pep Guardiola will be looking for him as soon as possible. Many European giants will be on his trail but Man City are the probable destination where the German will end up.
Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen
Bayern Munich have one leg in the quarter finals of the Champions League and will look to get there without any much trouble. As Bayer Leverkusen will be without Florian Wirtz, the Bavarians are sure favourites to win the tie.
Xabi Alonso’s men would be looking to play aggressive football as they have to amass a 3 goal lead in the Bay Arena.
It is a mountain to climb but the form that Leverkusen have been in since last year, it would be silly to write them off. One goal in the starting half and the match will be on for Leverkusen.
It is a tough task for Leverkusen but can be done if they play aggressive football with intense pressing.
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