Leverkusen says Florian Wirtz is back to help late Bundesliga title push
- Florian Wirtz has recovered from injury and returned to Bayer Leverkusen, boosting the team's hopes of defending their Bundesliga title against Bayern Munich, said coach Xabi Alonso.
- Wirtz missed five weeks due to an ankle injury but played in the match against Union Berlin, which ended in a 0-0 draw.
- Bayer Leverkusen remains six points behind Bayern Munich, who could extend their lead to eight later today after beating Borussia Dortmund.
- Wirtz has contributed nine goals and 12 assists in 25 league appearances, showing his importance to the team this season.
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Wirtz returns but Bayer Leverkusen drops more points in Bundesliga title race
BERLIN (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz returned after five weeks out but could not inspire his team to pick up anything more than a 0-0 draw against Union Berlin in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Bundesliga 2024-25: Xabi Alonso says Florian Wirtz is back to help Bayer Leverkusen’s late title push
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso says star player Florian Wirtz has recovered from injury, boosting the team’s late hopes of defending its Bundesliga title from Bayern Munich.

Leverkusen says Florian Wirtz is back to help late Bundesliga title push
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso says star player Florian Wirtz has recovered from injury, boosting the team’s late hopes of defending its Bundesliga title from Bayern Munich.
Leverkusen's Wirtz fit to play against Union Berlin, says Alonso
BERLIN :Bayer Leverkusen's attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz has recovered from injury and will be fit to start against lowly visitors Union Berlin in the Bundesliga on Saturday, coach Xabi Alonso said on Friday.The 21-year-old Germany international, who has scored nine goals and delivered 10 assists in the
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