The Finland international is suffering with impaired circulation in his right ankle bone, one of the foot bones in the ankle joint. The instability in the bone caused by the circulation problem has to be managed by immobilising the bone to prevent a potential fracture. Pohjanpalo will probably be on crutches for the next six weeks and only then will he be able to start rehab.
After the 23-year-old trained without any problems on Sunday, he reported to the Bayer 04 medical section on Monday complaining of sudden pain. Intensive and thorough examination by a specialist in Munich led to the diagnosis on Tuesday evening with a return to the training ground unlikely for months.
Hello, WhatsApp! Bayer 04 has this week launched their own channel on WhatsApp and thereby created a further opportunity for direct contact with fans. As one of the first professional clubs in Germany, the Europa League competitors will use the popular messenger service for sharing information and entertaining content on the Black and Red world in German.
Show moreBayer 04 entertain the Azerbaijani champions Qarabag in the third group match of the UEFA Europa League in 2023/24. The match is at the BayArena on Thursday 26 October (kick-off: 21.00 CEST). The latest updates on ticket sales…
Show moreBayer 04 Leverkusen have agreed to extend the contract with Argentinian World Cup winner Exequiel Palacios due to run out in the summer of 2025. The midfielder has penned a new deal to 30 June 2028 with the Werkself who he joined from River Plate at the start of 2020.
Show moreThe fourth win in five games and still unbeaten: The Werkself continued the good run with a 4-1 victory against FC Heidenheim on Bundesliga matchday five. Not only the press praised another impressive display from Leverkusen following the game but Heidenheim coach Frank Schmidt also found words of praise after the clash. At the same time, there was also critical reaction given the need for better finishing. The Werkself review.
Show moreThe Werkself picked up the next three points on Bundesliga matchday five with a 4-1 home win against FC Heidenheim. The first goal of the game was scored by Victor Boniface on nine minutes. The visitors levelled on 58 minutes but Bayer 04 responded with goals from Jonas Hofmann (63'), Boniface (75') to restore the lead and Amine Adli (83') rounded off the scoring at 4-1. That is the fourth win in the current campaign as the Werkself remain unbeaten.
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