Bayer Leverkusen: hard blow for Eliesse Ben Seghir

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Bayer Leverkusen: hard blow for Eliesse Ben Seghir

Clearly, the 2025/2026 season is not going great for Eliesse Ben Seghir. The 20-year-old Moroccan left winger is having difficulties at Bayer Leverkusen where he has only played 12 ends of matches. Having left to compete in the African Cup of Nations with Morocco, he missed the final due to injury and saw his team lose after extra time against Senegal (1-0).

Hit in the ankle before this match, Eliesse Ben Seghir is not ready to play again immediately. His club announced the news in a press release: “ speedy recovery, Eliesse! Eliesse Ben Seghir will be out of action for several weeks due to an ankle injury sustained before the Africa Cup of Nations final. »

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.