Concern for Leverkusen's Super-Teen: Eichhorn Loses 5 Kilos in 5 Days Due to Infection
Bayer Leverkusen's 16-year-old midfield prodigy Kennet Eichhorn, signed for €9 million from Hertha BSC, has been sidelined by a severe gastrointestinal infection contracted immediately after pre-season training began. The illness caused him to lose over five kilograms in five days, leaving his body too weakened for team training. He is currently undergoing low-intensity individual training with rehab coaches, including light dribbling and short sprints. Eichhorn will miss the upcoming test match against Kickers Offenbach and is expected to rejoin full team training only in the following days. The junior national player is planned as a key figure in coach Carles Martínez's double pivot in a 4-3-3 system. Last season, he made his breakthrough with 17 second-division appearances for Hertha, attracting interest from top European clubs including Liverpool, Manchester City, PSG, Bayern, and Dortmund before choosing Leverkusen.
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