Boniface Set for Possible Surgery, Clubs Await Recovery Plan

Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface is facing a potential period on the sidelines as medical staff have recommended knee surgery, leaving both his parent club and his loan club Werder Bremen uncertain about his immediate availability.

Medical assessments indicate that Boniface has a knee issue that may require surgical intervention, and discussions between the clubs and medical teams are ongoing as they await a definitive course of action.

The 24‑year‑old, on loan at Werder Bremen from Leverkusen, has already missed training and was absent from recent match-day squads while his fitness is evaluated.

Werder Bremen sporting director Clemens Fritz said the club is in close contact with Leverkusen’s medical staff to determine the best approach, emphasizing that Boniface currently needs rest and careful monitoring before a clearer timeline can be set.

Fritz noted that no formal decisions have yet been made about ending the loan early or other future arrangements, prioritizing the player’s recovery as the first step.

Boniface joined Werder Bremen on loan earlier in the season with the intention of gaining regular first‑team minutes after his move from Leverkusen, where he had previously been a key attacking option. However, his time in the Bundesliga this campaign has been disrupted by fitness setbacks, with limited playing time and recurring availability issues that have hindered his impact on the pitch.

As both clubs await further assessments, the focus remains on Boniface’s rehabilitation and determining whether surgery is necessary to address his knee condition.

The outcome of these medical discussions will influence not only his short‑term playing prospects but also his role in Werder Bremen’s campaign moving forward.