Sven Bender and Leno sidelined, Wendell out for four weeks
The Brazilian suffered a double torn ligament in his left ankle in the 4-1 win at Leipzig on Monday night.
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.
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