A brilliant rebirth! Amine Adli signed a remarkable return this Saturday with Bayer Leverkusen during the victory against Holstein Kiel (2-0) in Bundesliga. Holder for the first time since his fracture of the fibula occurred in October against Brest, the Moroccan international (14 selections) quickly distinguished himself by offering a decisive pass to Patrik Schick, before scoring himself a goal before the break (45th, 2-0). Replaced in the 70th minute, he perfectly launched his recovery after several months of absence.
This return indeed marks the end of a trying period for Adli, both physically and mentally. In an interview with BildAdli had notably shared the difficulties crossed during his rehabilitation. “” It was not easy. I was very sad at times. I was afraid I never replayed “, He said. I watched the matches, and each tackle worried me. I felt like all the players were going to injure themselves ». But today everything has changed. “” Now, I'm back on the ground, I feel free and I'm no longer afraid. Last week, Nordi Mukiele touched me with an ankle during training. But I didn't feel anything, I knew I could play without fear He also explained.
Back in a fit team
This first full match since his injury could relaunch the Adli season, which seems ready to find a key role in an ambitious Bayer Leverkusen, both in the championship and on the European scene. Currently 2nd from Bundesliga with 50 points, just five lengths from the Munich leader, Leverkusen had also finished 6th in the first phase of the Champions League, offering him a direct ticket for the 1/8th finals of the competition.
On the ambitions of his team for the end of the season, Adli also sees things big. “” With the team and the momentum we have, we can dream big, take the Champions League match per match and see where it takes us », He said in an interview for German media Kicker. The Moroccan player should therefore also be able to return with the selection, especially in the next Atlas Lions games against Niger and Tanzania, as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifications.
