Leno and Toprak injured
Bernd Leno and Ömer Toprak pick up injuries in Bayer 04's home game against Werder Bremen...
Two Bayer 04 pros picked up injuries in the home game against Werder Bremen (1-1): Ömer Toprak suffered an ankle injury and he will miss the Champions League match against Atlético Madrid. Bernd Leno was involved in a collision with Bremen's Gebre Selassie on 65 minutes when he ruptured a nasal cartilage. He undergoes an operation today. However, the Germany international keeper will probably be available for Wednesday’s match at the Vicente Calderon.
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