Kai Havertz is the man of the hour in the Bundesliga and given the number of European elites eager to sign him, fans were eager to see what kind of performance he would have against Bayern Munich. His club Leverkusen welcomed the German giants for one of four 09:30 AM ET kick offs but everyone was left disappointed when Die Werkself announced their lineup.
Not only was the 20-year-old sensation absent from the starting eleven, but he was omitted from the squad entirely. Leverkusen’s superstar would not face the defending champions and this raised questions and speculation.
Given that Bayern Munich are one of many clubs interested in Havertz, some began speculating that the Bavarians had secured a deal for the attacker and requested he not be played in Saturday’s early game.
However, this was far from the truth. As Leverkusen confirmed, the attacker was forced to miss this crucial tie due to an injury, having picked up a muscular problem.
Here’s how we’ll start things off in the BayArena today!
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) June 6, 2020
Kai Havertz will have to miss today’s match with muscular problems.#B04FCB pic.twitter.com/qBxrypgKwY
No Havertz vs Bayern....muscular problems.
— Jan Aage Fjortoft (@JanAageFjortoft) June 6, 2020
Or Bayern have already signed him and told Leverkusen not to play him against them...
Last one was only a joke by the way ....
Because of many requests: It‘s not true that Bayern & Havertz agreed on a transfer @altobelli13
— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) June 6, 2020
Kai Havertz is not in Bayer Leverkusen's squad for the game against Bayern Munich due to muscular problems.#B04FCB pic.twitter.com/dcAxOusKJF
— DW Sports (@dw_sports) June 6, 2020
While it was quickly refuted that his absence is proof of a deal between Bayern and Leverkusen, the Bundesliga giants are the favorites to sign the German ace. Recent reports suggest that they will beat the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea, and Man United to his signature in a deal that could cost $90M.