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Unlikely to play again in 2026 Eichhorn (illness) has resumed a gradual conditioning program after his metabolic condition stabilized, but Bayer Leverkusen do not expect the 17-year-old to return to competitive...

Impact Eichhorn continues to recover from a metabolic disorder that caused significant physical deterioration over the summer and kept him away from training for several months. Although treatment successfully stabilized his condition several weeks ago, the teenager still needs to rebuild considerable muscle mass and endurance before returning to full football activities. Leverkusen are taking a cautious approach and have no intention of rushing his recovery, prioritizing his long-term health over an immediate return to competition. Eichhorn reportedly hopes to resume team training during the fall and potentially make an appearance before the end of the year, but the club does not currently consider that a realistic expectation. His return to competitive action appears more likely in 2027, depending on his continued rehabilitation progress.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Makes progress in recovery Eichhorn has made progress in his recovery after ending his stay at a specialized clinic, though Bayer 04 Leverkusen has yet to set a timetable for his return to team training, acc...

Impact Eichhorn has reached a positive point in his recovery after completing his stay at a specialized clinic, having been away from training for more than two months following the diagnosis of a treatable metabolic disorder. His progress will now be followed as he is carefully brought back toward sporting activity, but no return timetable has been established and his football comeback cannot yet be planned. The priority remains his full health stabilization before Bayer 04 Leverkusen can determine when he is ready to resume team training.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return after break Eichhorn (illness) is targeting a return once the international break concludes, according to coach Carles Martinez Novell.

Impact Eichhorn had been diagnosed with a metabolic disorder requiring treatment, an issue that pushed back his timeline further after already training with reduced intensity due to a mild infection during preseason. This update now offers a clearer path forward, and his continued recovery will be monitored as Leverkusen approaches the resumption of play after the break.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with metabolic disorder Eichhorn has been diagnosed with a metabolic disorder that requires treatment and will be unavailable for the time being, according to the club.

Impact Eichhorn had already trained with reduced intensity due to a mild infection and missed the earlier friendly against SF Baumberg, so this updated diagnosis explains the more significant absence and pushes back the timeline for his return beyond what was initially expected. His path back to full training will need to be reassessed as Leverkusen continues preseason preparations.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad due to infection Eichhorn (illness) has trained with reduced intensity during the week due to a mild infection and is not participating in Saturday's friendly against SF Baumberg, according to the...

Impact Eichhorn's absence is tied to an illness rather than an injury, and the mild nature of the issue suggests a quick return to full training is likely. His status for Leverkusen's next preseason fixture against Offenbach on July 25 should become clearer once he is symptom free and back to full intensity work.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen signs talented 16-year-old Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin

Bayer Leverkusen has signed promising 16-year-old midfielder Kennet Eichhorn from second-division Hertha Berlin

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Signs with Leverkusen Eichhorn completed a transfer to Leverkusen from Hertha, the club announced.

Impact Eichhorn was one of the most sought after players in the world this summer, a shining prospect with endless potential he was sought by the largest clubs in Germany and around Europe. In the end he lands with Leverkusen, where he could integrate into the first team over the next two seasons, though he doesn't figure to be an immediate difference-maker.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE