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By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Xabi Alonso gives injury update on Wirtz ahead of Stuttgart clash

Florian Wirtz is a doubt for Bayer Leverkusen's clash with Stuttgart on Sunday after picking up a knock in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Paderborn.
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Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has given an injury update on Florian Wirtz after the youngster was forced off with an ankle problem in Die Werkself's 3-1 DFB-Pokal round of 16 win over Paderborn on Wednesday night.

"It looks like Flo Wirtz has suffered a painful knock," Xabi Alonso told reporters at the post-match press conference.

This puts Wirtz's participation in Sunday's Bundesliga clash with VfB Stuttgart in doubt.

"We want to be optimistic, but I can't say if it will be enough for Sunday," said Xabi Alonso.

Wirtz has been a key player for Leverkusen this season, scoring six goals and providing 10 assists in 20 appearances.
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