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Tillman back in training: comeback against Benfica in sight!
Malik Tillman, Bayer Leverkusen's record purchase, is hoping for a comeback after a thigh injury in the game against Benfica.
Tillman back in training: comeback against Benfica in sight!
Malik Tillman, Bayer 04 Leverkusen's record purchase, was unable to play in the last three competitive games. To be precise, the talented player missed the games against Mainz 05 (4:3), Paris in the Champions League (2:7) and against SC Freiburg (2:0) due to a muscle injury in his thigh that he sustained during the last international break. This injury has proven to be annoying as his downtime is estimated to be around two weeks, which means, among other things, that he will not be available for the DFB Cup game against SC Paderborn this Wednesday Image reported.
Tillman had already played in the international match against Ecuador on October 10th before he was injured in training with the USMNT and therefore was unable to play in the important game against Australia on October 14th. His return to team training is targeted for next week and coach Kasper Hjulmand is confident that Tillman could be fit for the away game against his former club FC Bayern Munich on November 1st, which is a bright spot for fans, as [Pro Soccer Wire].
Role in the team and comeback hopes
The importance of Malik Tillman for Bayer Leverkusen becomes particularly clear when you consider that he is an important option for the double six in central midfield following the loss of Equi Fernández, who suffered a knee ligament injury. Tillman, who was signed from Eindhoven for an impressive 35 million euros, has already scored two goals in his seven appearances for Leverkusen so far. This record underlines his central role in the team, especially in the 1-1 draw against Gladbach, where he contributed significantly to the result.
Tillman's return could also be crucial for the Champions League game against Benfica on November 5, which both coaches and fans are working towards. Hjulmand has given optimistic predictions for his comeback, which further increases the anticipation for the next encounter.
The Leverkusen supporters can hope that the young player gets fit again quickly. It remains to be seen whether Tillman can deliver the required performance to give the team decisive impetus in the upcoming games. The focus is now on his return - and he may be back on the pitch on Saturday against Bayern.