Leverkusen says US forward Tillman will miss 2 more weeks with thigh injury

Leverkusen says US forward Tillman will miss 2 more weeks with thigh injury | iNFOnews.ca
Ecuador midfielder Alan Franco (21) heads the ball away from United States midfielder Malik Tillman (17) during the second half of an international friendly soccer match in Austin, Texas, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen forward Malik Tillman will be out for another two weeks after returning from international duty with the United States with a thigh injury.

The Bundesliga club said Sunday that an examination in Leverkusen determined the full extent of the injury and layoff period.

The 23-year-old Tillman felt a cramp in the thigh while training with the U.S. last Monday, causing him to miss the team’s friendly win over Australia and Leverkusen’s 4-3 away win over Mainz in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

“Hope that it’s not a big issue,” American coach Mauricio Pochettino had said of Tillman’s injury.

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