
The striker will be operated on tomorrow, Wednesday 14 September by Dr Bernhard Segesser at the Rennbahn Clinic in Basel. This is to repair ligament damage in his right groin.
Bellarabi picked up the injury in Saturday's Bundesliga home game against Hamburg SV. He was substituted in the opening minutes due to a torn muscle and ligaments in the right groin. The 26-year-old Germany international will not be available for selection by head coach Roger Schmidt for the rest of 2016.


After eight years in the youth set-up at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Adam is leaving the club. The 35-year-old, who most recently coached the Leverkusen U17s, will take charge of the Hansa Rostock U19 team next season.
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As well as internal changes and familiar faces, Bayer 04 are also looking to bring fresh impetus to the coaching staff of the senior youth squads for the 2026/27 campaign. Here is an overview of the U19, U17 and U16 teams.
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Bayer 04 have signed 16-year-old defensive midfielder Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin. The Germany U17 international is joining the Werkself from the Berlin Bundesliga 2 club on a long-term contract. Eichhorn made 19 appearances for the Hertha Berlin first team last season, scoring two goals.
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Welcome to Leverkusen, Kennet Eichhorn. Bayer 04 have signed the 16-year-old midfielder from Hertha Berlin. Read on to find out more about our new signing.
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