Javier Hernandez Injury: Updates on Bayer Leverkusen Star's Status and Return

Bayer Leverkusen have suffered a big blow, as forward Javier Hernandez has been forced to the sidelines after suffering a muscle tear in Tuesday's match against Werder Bremen. It's unclear when he will be ready to return.

Continues for updates.

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Chicharito to Miss Next Match

Wednesday, Feb. 10

Seth Vertenley of Goal.com reported that Hernandez will be absent from selection against Darmstadt on Saturday. 

The Mexico international has been a massive hit at the BayArena since moving from Manchester United in a £7.3 million move last summer, scoring 13 goals in 17 matches for the Factory Squad.

Leverkusen have relied largely on his fine form in front of goal for this season's success, and the Germans will be at risk of seeing any rhythm disrupted by his absence from the lineup.

Manager Roger Schmidt will now look to Stefan Kiessling and Admir Mehmedi to provide a spark for his side in attack, with Hernandez facing an uncertain wait on the sidelines.

Hernandez's injury will ensure he misses Leverkusen's upcoming fixtures against Darmstadt, and it is unclear when he will make his return to the first team.