Leverkusen are already down 3-0 after the first leg and will now be without their attacking superstar for several weeks

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Bayer Leverkusen are set to miss Florian Wirtz's services against Bayern Munich in the Champions League after he suffered an ankle injury.

Bayer Leverkusen is fretting about the fitness of three key players ahead of its Champions League match against Bayern Munich on Tuesday. Florian Wirtz, Granit Xhaka and Edmond Tapsoba were all taken off early in Leverkusen’s 2-0 loss to Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Wirtz has the most assists for Leverkusen in the Bundesliga this season (10) and is also their second-highest scorer with nine goals, behind only Patrik Schick (16)

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.

Florian Wirtz was forced off injured during Bayer Leverkusen's loss to Werder Bremen, days before a crucial Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

It remains to be seen whether Wirtz would be fit enough to play in the second leg. Missing Wirtz would be a massive challenge for Bayer Leverkusen to overcome. Considered to be th