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Bayer Leverkusen's Kennet Eichhorn ruled out indefinitely due to health issue

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:58 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Bayer Leverkusen's Kennet Eichhorn ruled out indefinitely due to health issue

Summary

Bayer Leverkusen announced that summer signing Kennet Eichhorn will be sidelined indefinitely after being diagnosed with a metabolic disorder requiring medical treatment. The 17-year-old was previously seen participating in individual training following his €9 million move from Hertha BSC last month. Details about the timeline for his return have not been provided. The situation has compelled the club to withdraw Eichhorn from first-team training while he begins his treatment.

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Status Watch

•Kennet Eichhorn signed with Bayer Leverkusen on July 1.
•Eichhorn was diagnosed with a metabolic disorder.
•He will miss an indefinite period while undergoing treatment.
•Eichhorn previously made 17 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga.

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11:58 AMYahoo Sports — New Leverkusen signing ruled out indefinitely

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Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed that summer signing Kennet Eichhorn will be sidelined after being diagnosed with a metabolic disorder that requires medical treatment.The club has not provided a timefr...
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