Tella out about a month: Leverkusen fears losing momentum

According to kicker, Nathan Tella will miss around four weeks following a preventive precaution. The Leverkusen striker will be unavailable, and the report stresses that—given the strong competition for attacking spots—his absence could cost Bayer Leverkusen valuable momentum in the Bundesliga.

Head coach Carles Martínez points to a possible return after the international break, using cautious language: he expects Tella back “maybe” only once that period is over. The club’s priority is not rushing the comeback, but the downside is timing, especially in a moment where performance and minutes from key forwards can be decisive.

A spell that tightens the attack

As kicker notes, Leverkusen’s depth in the front line means the longer Tella is out, the greater the risk of losing rhythm—and potentially ground—in the league race.

Return after the break

The immediate plan is to monitor the recovery through the national-team window and then decide on the next step. For now, the outlook is that the return won’t come before the end of the break period.