Leverkusen summer signing Eichhorn ruled out indefinitely
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Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed that summer signing Kennet Eichhorn will be sidelined after being diagnosed with a metabolic disorder that requires specialised medical treatment.
The club also reported the disorder had been preceded by excessive physical strain and weight loss, also as a result of a gastrointestinal illness.
Bayer Leverkusen have not provided a timeframe for the 17-year-old’s return, with Sky Germany describing his absence as being for an indefinite period.
During last week’s public training session, Eichhorn was limited to individual work on a separate pitch. Shortly afterwards, Bayer Leverkusen are reported to have withdrawn the youngster from first-team training altogether while he begins treatment.
“Kennet is facing what we hope will be a very long career at the highest level. We will support him as best we can on this path,”said Leverkusen's sporting director Simon Rolfes. “What matters at this point is that we have initiated the right measures for his recovery and that Kennet gets the necessary time and rest for his treatment without any pressure.”
Eichhorn enjoyed a breakthrough campaign with Hertha BSC last season, making 17 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga before completing a €9 million move to Die Werkself on 1 July.
