Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has been ruled out for the rest of the year with a thigh injury sustained on international duty for Nigeria.
“It’s an intensive period and injuries can happen. Victor has a small muscular injury in his thigh.
“He’ll therefore miss a few games, which is a shame. We’ll see how long it lasts,” the Leverkusen coach said.
Boniface has scored six goals in 10 Bundesliga appearances this season, and despite a recent gal drought, his absence is a blow for Leverkusen.
Patrik Schick will likely start against Heidenheim in the Bundesliga on Saturday as the defending champions aim to overturn a 9-point gap to leaders Bayern Munich.
It’s the second injury Boniface has sustained while on international duty this year.
The 23-year-old forward missed the Africa Cup of Nations with an injury while preparing for the tournament in January.
