LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 23: Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer 04 Leverkusen tackles Kevin Mueller of 1. FC Heidenheim throughout the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 at BayArena on November 23, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photograph by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Bundesliga/Bundesliga Assortment through Getty Photographs)Bayer Leverkusen secured a win towards FC Heidenheim, nevertheless it got here at a price as Jeremie Frimpong was compelled off earlier than halftime because of damage.The Dutch-Ghanaian wing-back collided with goalkeeper Kevin Mller within the first half, showing to injure his knee. Regardless of making an attempt to proceed, Frimpong had to get replaced by Nathan Tella in stoppage time.Within the post-match press convention, coach Xabi Alonso supplied reassurance about Frimpongs situation. “We count on it to not be that critical,” Alonso said, including he remained “optimistic” concerning the gamers restoration. Whereas Alonso kept away from revealing specifics, the replace brings hope for followers forward of Leverkusens Champions League showdown with RB Salzburg on Tuesday night.Frimpongs absence may pose a problem for Leverkusens dynamic assault, because the defender has been instrumental this season. With Alonsos optimism offering a glimmer of reduction, all eyes now flip to how Leverkusen will adapt for his or her European take a look at.