Leverkusen's Maza hurts ankle with Algeria, doubt for Mainz trip

📰 Leverkusen's 20-year-old midfielder Ibrahim Maza injured his ankle with Algeria and is a doubt for the weekend trip to Mainz. 📌 Key points 🇩🇿 Maza came off in the 40th minute of Algeria's game against Niger. 🦶 He hurt his ankle challenging for the ball and went down. 🏆 Algeria went on to beat Niger 2-1. ❓ His availability for Saturday's game at Mainz is unclear. ⏱️ He has played every minute of the league season so far. 📝 What happened 🩹 Maza injured his ankle while challenging for the ball in Algeria's game against Niger on 6 October. He tried to carry on but fell to the ground in pain, received treatment and was substituted in the 40th minute. 🗞️ Get German Football News, citing LigaInsider, reports that it is uncertain whether he will be available for Saturday's trip to Mainz. There has been no official diagnosis from the club yet. ⚽ Maza has started and completed 90 minutes in all four of Leverkusen's Bundesliga games this season, with one goal and one assist. Last season he established himself as a key player with 5 goals and 7 assists in 44 appearances. 🌍 He also played in all four of Algeria's matches at the 2026 World Cup. 📊 By the numbers • Substituted: 40th minute • This league season: 4 full 90s, 1 goal, 1 assist • Last season: 44 games, 5 goals, 7 assists • Leverkusen and Mainz: both on 7 points 🔭 Why it matters Leverkusen and Mainz are level on 7 points. Losing a midfielder who has played every league minute would disrupt their plans for the first game after the break. Leverkusen visit Mainz's Mewa Arena on 10 October in Bundesliga Matchday 5.