Leverkusen's Eichhorn out indefinitely with metabolic disorder

Teenage midfielder Kennet Eichhorn's promising start at Leverkusen is put on hold after a metabolic disorder diagnosis.

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What happened. Bayer Leverkusen's Kennet Eichhorn has been ruled out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a metabolic disorder, which was identified during routine medical examinations.

• Condition preceded by excessive physical strain and weight loss.
• No timeframe given for his return.
• Eichhorn joined Leverkusen after a breakout season at Hertha Berlin.

“Kennet is set to embark on what we hope will be a very long career at the very highest level. We will support him as best we can along the way.”

— Simon Rolfes

Eichhorn will undergo further assessment and treatment under specialist doctors, with the club prioritizing his recovery.

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