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Ibrahim Maza doubtful for Bayer Leverkusen's Europa League opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 10:22 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Ibrahim Maza doubtful for Bayer Leverkusen's Europa League opener

Summary

Ibrahim Maza is a major doubt for Bayer Leverkusen's opening Europa League match against NK Celje on Wednesday. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder missed the final training session due to an infection and is unlikely to play unless his condition improves. If Maza is ruled out, Malik Tillman is expected to start in his place. Leverkusen begins their Europa League campaign against the Slovenian side.

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Status Watch

•Ibrahim Maza could miss the match due to an infection.
•Bayer Leverkusen faces NK Celje on Wednesday evening.
•Malik Tillman may replace Maza in the starting lineup.
•The match marks the start of Leverkusen’s Europa League campaign.
•Maza's absence could affect Leverkusen's offensive strategy.

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10:22 AMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen star highly doubtful for Europa League opener

What they're saying

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Ibrahim Maza is a major doubt for Bayer Leverkusen’s first Europa League game of the season against Slovenian side NK Celje on Wednesday night.As reported by Kicker, the 20-year-old missed the final...
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