
Sven Bender picked up an ankle injury in Bayer 04's 4-1 win away to RB Leipzig on Monday night. The Leverkusen central defender my not be available for this weekend's game against Eintracht Frankfurt but a final decision on Bender's fitness will probably made on Saturday.
Bernd Leno also picked up a knock in Saxony. The Germany goalkeeper suffered a strained knee ligament following a collision with Leipzig's Naby Keita. Leno is now in the hands of the medical section and it remains to be seen whether he will be fit for the next match against a direct rival for a Champions League finish.
The Brazilian defender Wendell is definitely unavailable. The left back suffered double torn ligament in his left ankle in Leipzig and is likely to be ruled out for the next four weeks.

Centre-back Melissa Friedrich is set to remain at Bayer 04 for another year. The longest-serving player in the squad, who joined the club in 2016, has extended her contract to 2027.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed Portugal U21 international Afonso Moreira. The 21-year-old winger joins the club from French top-flight side Olympique Lyon on a contract to 30 June 2031. In France last year, the left-winger made 37 appearances in Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the UEFA Europa League, scoring a total of eight goals and providing eleven assists.
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A warm welcome to Leverkusen, Afonso Moreira! Bayer 04 have signed the 21-year-old Portuguese player from the top-flight French club Lyon. The left-winger has signed a contract at Leverkusen to 30 June 2031. Bayer04.de takes a closer look at the new signing.
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A new signing for the U19s: Bayer 04 have signed winger Clinton Wilson from Schalke 04. The 18-year-old previously played for Leverkusen youth teams from January to June 2024.
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