Jamaica international and Bayer Leverkusen winger, Leon Bailey, will be out of action for the rest of the season after suffering a broken toe.
The 23-year-old sustained the injury after a collision early in the match but continued to play until halftime when he was withdrawn.
The player then missed the team’s midweek training session, with later scans confirming that the midfielder had fractured the digit.
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Hannes Wolf confirmed on Friday that the player would not return for the season. The diagnosis meant that Bailey missed the player’s match against Union Berlin on Saturday, a 1-1 draw, and the club’s final game against Dortmund.
"He will not be able to play again [this season]," Wolf told reporters ahead of Leverkusen's game against Berlin.
The winger was not expected to suit up for his country during the international break, due to contractual issues and it remains to be seen how long he will be out of action.
In total, Bailey has scored 15 goals this season and provided 10 assists in a solid campaign for Leverkusen who are fighting for a place in European football next season.
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