Bayer Leverkusen has announced that defender Lucas Vázquez will be out for several weeks after sustaining a calf injury during the team’s 0-0 draw with Olympiacos in the Champions League.
The 33-year-old Spanish defender was forced off the field during Tuesday’s match and has been undergoing treatment. The club’s medical team has confirmed that Vázquez has suffered a calf injury, which will keep him out for several weeks.
This is a blow for Leverkusen, who are facing a busy schedule with three matches in seven days, including games against Mainz, Hamburger SV, and Freiburg. The team’s manager will have to make adjustments to the squad to cope with Vázquez’s absence.
Vázquez has been an important player for Leverkusen, providing experience and defensive solidity. The club has not announced a specific return date for Vázquez, but it is expected to be several weeks.
In the meantime, Leverkusen will focus on their upcoming matches and try to maintain their strong position in the Bundesliga. They have just been drawn against Arsenal in the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League, and while they find a solution to Vazquez’s absence, they will be hoping he will be back in time for that clash.
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