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Bayer Leverkusen is fretting about the fitness of three key players ahead of its Champions League match against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen is fretting about the fitness of three key players ahead of its Champions League match against Bayern Munich on Tuesday. Florian Wirtz, Granit Xhaka and Edmond Tapsoba were all taken off early in Leverkusen’s 2-0 loss to Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Wirtz has the most assists for Leverkusen in the Bundesliga this season (10) and is also their second-highest scorer with nine goals, behind only Patrik Schick (16)

Bayer Leverkusen suffered a shock 2-0 home loss to Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday to miss their chance to close in on leaders Bayern Munich.

Florian Wirtz was forced off injured during Bayer Leverkusen's loss to Werder Bremen, days before a crucial Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

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Bayern Munich board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has admitted signing Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz is the club's "clear goal" heading into the summer transfer window. Wirtz, 21, is in the midst of another dazzling campaign as he continues to leave his injury-hit 2021/22 season in the past.

It remains to be seen whether Wirtz would be fit enough to play in the second leg. Missing Wirtz would be a massive challenge for Bayer Leverkusen to overcome. Considered to be th