Martin Terrier Out for Season with Achilles Injury

Bayer Leverkusen has confirmed that forward Martin Terrier will miss the rest of the season after sustaining a serious Achilles tendon injury during the match against Borussia Mönchengladbach. The injury occurred early in the game, forcing Terrier to be substituted just six minutes into the match. Subsequent tests revealed the extent of the injury, ruling the French forward out for the remainder of the campaign.

This injury is a significant setback for Xabi Alonso, whose squad has already been grappling with injury woes. Terrier had been an important player for Leverkusen, contributing two goals and two assists in his 20 appearances, though many of those were from the bench. His absence leaves a considerable gap in the attacking options available to the manager.

Leverkusen's attacking depth has already been strained by the injuries of Amine Adli, who is still recovering from a leg fracture, and Victor Boniface, who is nearing a return after a recent injury layoff. With the departure of Terrier, the team will look to players like Florian Wirtz, Patrik Schick, Nathan Tella, and Jonas Hofmann to step up and deliver in attack for the remainder of the season.

Terrier’s injury marks the second major setback for Leverkusen this season. The team's medical staff is focused on accelerating the recovery of other injured players, hoping to restore some depth to their attacking line. Alonso will need to adapt his tactics, relying on the remaining forwards to help the team navigate the busy fixtures ahead.

The loss of Terrier is a blow to Leverkusen’s aspirations, as they aim to finish high in the Bundesliga and make a push in European competition. Alonso’s ability to manage his squad and adapt to these injuries will be critical in the coming months.