Alonso confirms Boniface will miss Dortmund trip this Friday.

Xavier Alonso reveals Victor Boniface will need around a week to recover before he can return to action.

Leverkusen coach Xavier Alonso has confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Boniface will miss Friday’s Bundesliga trip to Borussia Dortmund as the 23-year-old continues to recover from his injury, Ufabet reported on Thursday. 

Boniface has been struggling with a thigh muscle injury and underwent surgery since mid-November, with the Nigerian expected to be fit to return in early 2025, but the 23-year-old’s recovery สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที has been slower than expected. 

“We hoped he would be back in training on January 2, which is a pity,” Alonso said. “We have to be patient so that he can be back in top shape and we can understand his injury better. The most important thing now is to support him.” 

The La Liga boss also stressed the need to be careful with Boniface’s recovery process, with the Nigerian expected to take at least another week to recover, meaning he is likely to miss the game against Mainz on January 14 and the home clash with Gladbach four days later.

‘Normally, next week is not enough,’ Alonso says of Boniface’s recovery timeline 

Asked about a clear timeline for Boniface’s return, Alonso said: ‘I don’t know. The doctors will have a better answer, but Boniface needs a little more time. That’s all I can say.’ 

Boniface’s absence is a significant blow for Leverkusen, who are looking to catch league leaders Bayern Munich. 

As they prepare for a tough run of fixtures, Alonso will need to find alternative solutions to maintain their momentum in both domestic and European competitions.