Bayer Leverkusen Announces Bensghir Out for Several Weeks Due to Morocco Injury Before AFCON Final
27 January 2026at13:11
German club Bayer Leverkusen announced that their Moroccan international winger, Ilias Bensghir, will be sidelined for several weeks following an injury to his left ankle sustained while on duty with the Moroccan national team during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals.
German press reports indicated that the player is suffering from an ankle problem that will force him to miss upcoming matches, which will impact his participation with the team during the next phase of competitions.
This absence comes at a time when French club AS Monaco is reportedly considering bringing the player back on loan from Leverkusen; however, any such move will depend on the duration of his recovery from the injury.
Q&A
Why is Ilias Bensghir sidelined from Bayer Leverkusen's upcoming matches?
Ilias Bensghir is sidelined for several weeks due to a left ankle injury sustained while on duty with the Moroccan national team during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. This absence will impact his upcoming matches.
What does Ilias Bensghir's injury imply for his potential loan move to AS Monaco?
Ilias Bensghir's injury could significantly affect his reported loan move to AS Monaco. Any potential transfer is now dependent on the duration of his recovery from the left ankle problem.
