In the German Bundesliga match continued the counter Hoffenheim, Benatia Rafinha had to be replaced on 36 minutes as a result of having problems in his thigh. Not confirmed how long Benatia will miss, but sporting director Matthias Sammer explains that the injury suffered by the Moroccan defender looks worse.
"Apparently, he was having problems in his muscles. I also feel it is not just a minor injury, "said Sammer as quoted by Abendzeitung Munich after the game.
Coach Pep Guardiola was likely only be put Dante as the only central defender available for the match counter Leverkusen. Besides Benatia and Boateng, the Bavarians another central defender to be pulled is Holger Badstuber, Jan Kirchhoff, and Javi Martinez. All three are expected not fit from injury for the match next week.
If it is so, Guardiola will probably be put on Xabi Alonso, David Alaba, Rafinha as a central defender or emergency to accompany Dante.
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