Eliesse Ben Seghir

Analysis: Ben Seghir's start to life in Leverkusen has been marred by injuries, and aside from this being his third fitness-related issue since the preseason, he's been limited to just 10 minutes off the bench across all competitions. He's weeks away from being an option for the coaching staff, but at least he's already working hard on his return with an eye toward resuming group training in the coming weeks.

Oct 16, 2026

Facing several weeks out

Ben Seghir (muscle) is expected to remain sidelined for several weeks due to his latest muscular injury, according to coach Carles Martinez. "It's not something big, it will be some weeks."

Analysis: Ben Seghir is dealing with his third injury setback since the beginning of preseason, further disrupting his efforts to establish a consistent role at Bayer Leverkusen. The attacking midfielder missed Saturday's 4-3 Bundesliga victory over Mainz, and coach Martinez latest comments indicate that he will require several weeks of recovery before returning to competitive action. Although the injury is not considered serious, the recurring muscular problems remain a concern for the club, particularly given his limited continuity since joining the squad. Ben Seghir is expected to miss multiple upcoming fixtures, with his eventual return dependent on his rehabilitation progress and ability to resume full team training.