LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Bayer Leverkusen has announced that Florian Wirtz, their talented young attacking midfielder, has sustained an ankle injury while representing Germany on the international stage.

On Tuesday, the club confirmed that medical imaging showed Wirtz suffered damage to the joint capsule in his right ankle during Germany’s recent Nations League match, where they secured a 1-0 victory against the Netherlands. Notably, the injury occurred without contact from an opposing player, as Wirtz exited the match at halftime.

Although Leverkusen has labeled the injury as “minor,” there remains uncertainty regarding when Wirtz will be able to return to team practices.

This injury casts doubt on his availability for the upcoming Bundesliga clash against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, as well as the subsequent Champions League fixture next week against the French side Brest.

The situation remains fluid, and fans will surely be looking forward to updates on Wirtz’s recovery as the team prepares for these crucial matches.