Victor Boniface, Bayer Leverkusen’s star forward, has hit a bump in the road during his recovery from a thigh injury. The 25-year-old suffered the injury while playing for his national team in November and has been sidelined ever since.

There was hope for his return when Boniface rejoined his teammates in training before Christmas. However, Bayer Leverkusen announced on Sunday that he experienced a minor setback, raising uncertainty about when he will be ready to play again.

Boniface has been an essential player for Leverkusen this season, scoring eight goals and providing one assist in 15 appearances. Fans will have to remain patient as the talented striker focuses on his recovery.