Bayer Leverkusen return to Bundesliga action against Borussia Dortmund this Friday, but could be without midfielder, Granit Xhaka.

Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Granit Xhaka is racing to recover from an ankle injury in time for Friday's Bundesliga restart at Borussia Dortmund, with coach Xabi Alonso sounding hopeful the Swiss international could be fit by then.

Champions Bayer Leverkusen are sweating on the fitness of playmaker Granit Xhaka when they aim to continue their winning ways at Borussia Dortmund in Friday's Bundesliga restart. Coach Xabi Alonso said on Thursday that Xhaka,

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has provided a fitness update on Victor Boniface ahead of his side’s Bundesliga clash with Borussia Dortmund. Boniface has been sidelined since sustaining a thigh injury on international duty last November.