Bayer Leverkusen's star attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz is set to be out for several weeks with an ankle ligament injury in a further blow to the team's already-difficult German title defense. The 21-year-old Wirtz limped off injured Saturday in a 2-0 loss to Werder Bremen and will now miss Leverkusen's second-leg game against Bayern Munich in the Champions League round of 16 on Tuesday.

Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz will be sidelined for "several weeks" after suffering a ligament injury in his right ankle, the Bundesliga champions said on Monday in a statement. The midfielder will therefore miss the second leg of the Champions League last 16 tie against fellow Germans Bayern Munich on Tuesday,

Bayer Leverkusen will miss Florian Wirtz due to an ankle injury. This will make Wirtz miss the team’s clash against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Unfortunately for Bayer Leverkusen fans, the team will be missing the service of Florian Wirtz.