Eichhorn leaves Leverkusen teammates “in awe" after return to training
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According to BILD, Bayer Leverkusen super talent Kennet Eichhorn was on the training field for the first time on Tuesday morning.
Even better news followed as the tabloid reported no signs of adverse effects after his lengthy layoff due to a metabolic disorder.
After 30 minutes, training was over. Eichhorn, meanwhile, carried on with injured players Moussa Diaby, Nathan Tella and Guéla Doué.
And that was when he first left his teammates “in awe.” During a shooting drill, Eichhorn struck a spectacular shot from around 15 metres.
Scoring with the outside of his weaker left foot, Diaby, Tella and Doué celebrated the youngster's goal with enthusiastic cheers.
One thing stood out: Eichhorn did not want to leave the pitch at all. After everyone elss left, he and Doué kept passing the ball to each other.
The duo also went head-to-head in little one-on-one duels. At 12:26 p.m., the two were the last to leave the pitch.
Neither his touch nor his physical play showed any sign that he had been out for three months. Eichhorn looked fit, focused and fully engaged.
