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·17 January 2026

🚨 Bundesliga keeper injured just before Champions League weeks

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This is really tough for Bayer Leverkusen! In the first half, they fell behind early against TSG and after the break, their regular goalkeeper had to go off.

Mark Flekken was injured during a double chance for Hoffenheim. Coufal and Prass (52') missed the opportunity to extend the lead. Instead, the Leverkusen keeper made the save and grabbed his right thigh.

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Shortly afterwards, Flekken was down on the ground again and had to be substituted for Janis Blaswich.

After Wouter Burger scored the 1-0 for Hoffenheim (9'), this is now the second setback ahead of the two all-important Champions League weeks. From Leverkusen's perspective, let's hope he hasn't suffered a more serious injury.  

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.

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