Bayer Leverkusen prepared to take a risk with Florian Wirtz
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - MARCH 8: Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen injured on the pitch during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and SV Werder Bremen at BayArena on March 8, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany.
Florian Wirtz suffered an ankle injury on March 8 but could return for Bayer Leverkusen earlier than expected.
Speaking in Thursday’s press conference, Xabi Alonso hinted that they would be prepared to take a risk on the German’s fitness with the possibility of retaining their Bundesliga title still alive.
“I’ve spoken to Flo, he’s feeling better,” said Alonso. “Maybe he’ll be back sooner than expected.” Wirtz left the BayArena on crutches during Bayer’s 2-0 defeat against Werder Bremen and reports initially suggested that 21-year-old would be sidelined for their DFB Pokal...