Rene Adler Injury Update: Back To Training

Bayer Leverkusen have announced via their website that goalkeeper Rene Adler has finally returned to the pitch. The 26 year old shot stopper was injured in a preseason fixture against Red Bull Salzburg. He had surgery on his right knee before the season started.

The return of Adler in goal would be welcomed by manager Robin Dutt. Bernd Leno, a 19 year old on loan from Stuttgart, has been absolutely brilliant at times this season, but the ability to get a goalkeeper of Adler’s skill and experience back in the net could be crucial for the club that has plans on getting out of their group in the Champions League and improving their league position (currently 9th).

Bayer Leverkusen have announced that starting goalkeeper Rene Adler will have surgery on Wednesday. He will miss the rest of the preseason and likely the first match against Mainz. At this time it is not known exactly how long Adler will be out.

Adler, 26, injured his right knee on July 3 in a friendly against Red Bull Salzburg. The goalkeeper says that surgery is his only option. He told the official club website, “I need this surgery If I want to be able to play this coming season without pain.” The surgery will be performed in Augsburg by knee specialist Dr. Ulrich Bönisch. The doctor will go in to remove scar tissue from the damaged area.