Florian Wirtz Injured During Germany's Nations League Win

Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen's star midfielder and Bundesliga Player of the Season, sustained a capsular injury to his right ankle during Germany's 1-0 Nations League victory over the Netherlands. Substituted at halftime, Wirtz's injury is being described as 'minor' by the club, though the timeline for his return to training remains uncertain. Initial assessments indicated potential issues with his internal ligaments after he awkwardly planted his foot on the pitch. Germany's coach, Julian Nagelsmann, confirmed further examinations would take place in Munich. Wirtz is now a doubt for Leverkusen's upcoming Bundesliga match against Eintracht Frankfurt and their Champions League fixture against Brest next week. His absence could significantly impact Leverkusen, as he is currently their joint-top scorer and a key playmaker.