Bayer Leverkusen's Christian Kofane sidelined by thigh injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Bayer Leverkusen confirmed on Thursday that forward Christian Kofane will miss upcoming matches due to a thigh injury sustained while on international duty with Cameroon. The team stated that Kofane is expected to be out for several weeks. Kofane has scored three goals in six league appearances this season. His absence will be felt as Bayer Leverkusen prepares for their next Bundesliga match against Mainz on Saturday.
- •Kofane suffers a thigh injury on international duty.
- •The injury is expected to sideline him for weeks.
- •He has netted three goals in six games this season.
- •Bayer Leverkusen faces Mainz next in the Bundesliga.
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen forward hit by injury setback
"Bayer Leverkusen will have to manage without Christian Kofane in the coming games.The Bundesliga outfit confirmed on Thursday that the striker suffered a thigh injury while on international duty with ...
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