By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Lucas Alario to miss Leverkusen's season opener

Lucas Alario faces two weeks on the sidelines due to a muscle injury.
Lucas Alario.
Lucas Alario.Photo: Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen forward Lucas Alario will miss the start of the season after picking up an injury in pre-season.

The Bundesliga outfit announced today that the Argentine striker has suffered a minor muscle fiber tear, which is expected to keep him out for two weeks.

Alario recently put speculation over his Leverkusen future to bed by extending his contract until 2024.

Leverkusen open their 2021/22 campaign against FC Lokomotive Leipzig in the first round of the DFB-Pokal on Saturday.

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Match days

Match report Stuttgart, AugsburgStuttgart smash ten-man Augsburg to climb into top half
Post-match reaction DortmundNiko Kovac: “Kobel kept us in the game”
Match report St. Pauli, FrankfurtSt. Pauli safe, Frankfurt allow UCL race to be in BVB’s hands
Post-match reaction LeverkusenXabi Alonso: "This club will remain in my heart forever"
Match report Leverkusen, DortmundDortmund revive Champions League dream in Leverkusen
Post-match reaction BayernKane celebrates maiden trophy win
Post-match reaction BayernMüller lifts Meisterschale one last time
Match report Bayern, GladbachAllianz Arena bids farewell to Müller with win over Gladbach
Post-match reaction Kiel, BochumKiel and Bochum react after relegation in front of home fans
Match report Bremen, LeipzigBremen and Leipzig squander their European hopes
Match report Freiburg, KielDebutants Kiel back in 2. Bundesliga, Freiburg close to Champions League
Match report Bochum, MainzRelegation for Bochum, Mainz back in European spot
Match report Heidenheim, Union BerlinHeidenheim avoid automatic relegation after stunning win in Berlin
Werder BremenStage and Bremen hope for momentous occasion in decisive battle
Post-match reaction Hoffenheim, WolfsburgIlzer talks about pre-season despite exit rumors
Preview Bayer Leverkusen & Borussia DortmundBayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Dortmund preview: Top four-chasing Dortmund look for huge win
Match report Wolfsburg, Hoffenheim Final Friday game of the season ends in a draw
Preview FC Bayern & GladbachBayern vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach preview: Champions set for heroes welcome
Preview Holstein Kiel & FreiburgHolstein Kiel vs. SC Freiburg preview: Sides with contrasting ambitions go head to head
Preview Wolfsburg & HoffenheimVfL Wolfsburg vs. TSG Hoffenheim preview: Visitors aim to secure Bundesliga safety
Predicted lineups BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 33
Post-match reaction Mainz 05Stefan Bell: "It was a fast-paced, energetic game from start to finish"
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Match report FC BayernDraw ends Bayern’s Champions League hopes as Inter move on to semi-finals
FC BayernConfirmed lineups: Inter vs. Bayern Munich
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundKovač ushers players to build on latest performance: "We have to draw strength from this game"
Post-match reaction Borussia Dortmund"We are out because of the away game" - Groß pins BVB elimination on first-leg disaster
Match report UEFA Champions LeagueBarcelona book semi-final berth despite Dortmund's gallant battle
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Dortmund & BayernPredicted Champions League lineups: How all teams could line up for the quarter-final second legs
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FC BayernNeuer expected to miss Bayern's Champions League return leg against Inter
Match report Europa LeagueSantos secures important draw for Frankfurt against Tottenham
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundKovac reacts to crushing 4-0 defeat: "We need to defend together"
Borussia DortmundAdeyemi slams "embarrassing" Dortmund performance against Barcelona
Match report UEFA Champions LeagueBVB blown away by bullish Barcelona
Borussia DortmundConfirmed lineups: FC Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund
Preview Eintracht FrankfurtTottenham vs. Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction FC BayernVincent Kompany: "We still fully believe in our chances"

DFB-Pokal

VfB StuttgartWoltemade on reaching the DFB-Pokal final: "One of the best moments of my career"
Match report VfB Stuttgart & RB Leipzig Stuttgart book their place in DFB-Pokal final
VfB Stuttgart & RB Leipzig Confirmed lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. RB Leipzig
Editor's pick Arminia BielefeldWhat happens if Arminia Bielefeld win the DFB-Pokal?
Post-match reaction Bayer 04 LeverkusenXabi Alonso admits Leverkusen deserved to lose to Bielefeld: "Almost nothing worked"
Post-match reaction Arminia BielefeldArminia Bielefeld coach on sensational semi-final win over Leverkusen: "No one will be sleeping tonight"
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Match report DFB-PokalArminia Bielefeld shock Leverkusen to reach first DFB-Pokal final in club history
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Bayer 04 LeverkusenAlonso gives update on Tella, Wirtz and Tapsoba ahead of Bielefeld clash
Preview Bielefeld & LeverkusenArminia Bielefeld vs. Bayer Leverkusen preview: Team news and predicted lineups
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Post-match reaction Leipzig & WolfsburgLeipzig's handball penalty against Wolfsburg sparks debate
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German National Team

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Analysis/Commentary Bundesliga"Ones to watch" for Bundesliga Matchday 19
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenWerder Bremen and the potential curse of Heidenheim
Analysis/Commentary SV Werder BremenWhy Werder Bremen have made a change at wingback
Analysis/Commentary BayernJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: FC Bayern München
Analysis/Commentary Bayer 04 LeverkusenJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Analysis/Commentary FC St. Pauli January 2025 Transfer Primer: FC St. Pauli
Analysis/Commentary SC FreiburgJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: SC Freiburg
Analysis/Commentary 1. FC HeidenheimJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: FC Heidenheim
Analysis/Commentary VfL BochumJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: VfL Bochum
Analysis/Commentary Union BerlinJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: Union Berlin
Analysis/Commentary Eintracht FrankfurtJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: Eintracht Frankfurt
Analysis/Commentary TSG 1899 HoffenheimJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: Werder Bremen
Analysis/Commentary RB LeipzigJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: RB Leipzig
Analysis/Commentary Borussia MönchengladbachJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: Borussia Mönchengladbach
Analysis/Commentary VfL WolfsburgJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: VfL Wolfsburg
Analysis/Commentary FSV Mainz 05January 2025 Transfer Primer: FSV Mainz 05

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