Bayer Leverkusen confirm defender Sven Bender will miss their Europa League fixture against Rangers and will be out for the foreseeable future.
The 30-year-old picked up a knee ligament injury in Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Bender has been an integral member of Bayer Leverkusen’s defence this season, who are nine games unbeaten in all competitions.