Injury relief for Leverkusen as Tella resumes full training

Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella has resumed full team training after spending several weeks out with a stubborn knee injury, Sport360NG reports.

German outlet Bild described his involvement on Tuesday as “good news for Bayer Leverkusen,” with the Nigerian completing most of the session for the first time since mid-September. The 26-year-old has been sidelined since suffering a knee knock in the 3–1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on September 12, an issue that repeatedly slowed his recovery.

Although it remains unclear whether he will be fit enough to feature in Saturday’s Bundesliga trip to Wolfsburg, Bild reported that there is a “good chance” he could at least return to the matchday squad.

Tella skipped the final training game but continued individual passing and shooting drills alongside Axel Tape, who is also working his way back from injury. Head coach Kasper Hjulmand is said to be adopting a cautious approach, prioritising a fully pain-free return after Tella’s prolonged absence.

His comeback could be timely for Leverkusen. Arthur, who has recently filled the right-wing role, has delivered mixed performances, potentially opening the door for Tella to reclaim his place as the team enter a demanding stretch of eight matches in four weeks, including high-profile clashes against Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Newcastle United and RB Leipzig.

Tape is expected to return gradually after a muscle-tendon issue, while Lucas Vázquez remains sidelined with back problems and was absent from Tuesday’s training session.

Tella’s return provides a welcome boost for Leverkusen as they navigate a congested domestic and European schedule.