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Leverkusen sidelining Eichhorn due to metabolic disorder diagnosis

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:29 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Leverkusen sidelining Eichhorn due to metabolic disorder diagnosis

Summary

Bayer Leverkusen has announced that Kennet Eichhorn will be sidelined indefinitely after a recent diagnosis of a metabolic disorder. The 17-year-old midfielder made this decision in consultation with club management, leading to his exclusion from squad planning for the first half of the season. The ongoing uncertainty about his condition has forced the club to adjust its lineup, and players previously considered for transfers are now expected to compete for his position. Eichhorn will not be nominated for the Europa League in this period.

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By the Numbers

•Kennet Eichhorn diagnosed with a metabolic disorder.
•He will be sidelined indefinitely from Bayer Leverkusen.
•Eichhorn not included in Europa League squad.
•Club will adjust central midfield plans accordingly.
•One of Fernández, García, or Andrich likely to stay with the team.

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9:29 AMYahoo Sports — Leverkusen to remove Eichhorn from squad over ongoing metabolic disorder

What they're saying

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Having been recently diagnosed with a metabolic disorder, Kennet Eichhorn will be sidelined indefinitely for Bayer Leverkusen.Sport BILD understands that the 17-year-old new signing made this decision...
— Yahoo Sports

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