Bayer Leverkusen return to Bundesliga action against Borussia Dortmund this Friday, but could be without midfielder, Granit Xhaka.

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has hinted that Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface will miss the clash against Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga.Alonso made this known in an interview

Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Granit Xhaka is racing to recover from an ankle injury in time for Friday's Bundesliga restart at Borussia Dortmund, with coach Xabi Alonso sounding hopeful the Swiss international could be fit by then.

Champions Bayer Leverkusen are sweating on the fitness of playmaker Granit Xhaka when they aim to continue their winning ways at Borussia Dortmund in Friday's Bundesliga restart. Coach Xabi Alonso said on Thursday that Xhaka,

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has provided a fitness update on Victor Boniface ahead of his side’s Bundesliga clash with Borussia Dortmund. Boniface has been sidelined since sustaining a thigh injury on international duty last November.

Borussia Dortmund are desperate for a winning start to the new year when they host champions Bayer Leverkusen on Friday in the Bundesliga restart following the three-week winter break.

Injured Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface will not return for Friday's Borussia Dortmund clash, while Granit Xhaka is a doubt, coach Xabi Alonso said.Leverkusen could also be without midfield enforcer Xhaka for their visit to Dortmund because of an ankle complaint.