Bayer Leverkusen provide injury updates on four players
The Bundesliga side have confirmed that Jonas Hofmann, Exequiel Palacios, Arthur, and Malik Tillman will all miss the game.
Palacios and Hofmann both suffered hamstring injuries in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Pisa and could miss the start of the Bundesliga season.
Arthur is sidelined with a knee issue, while Malik Tillman is dealing with calf problems, but both players are expected to be fit for Leverkusen's Bundesliga opener against Hoffenheim in two weeks' time.
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