Leverkusen coach explains Maza’s absence – New Algeria

Bayer Leverkusen coach Kasper Hellmund has explained the reason for his star status AlgerianIbrahim Mazza on the bench during the last match between Mainz in the German League competition.

Mazza only appeared for half an hour during Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-1 draw against Mainz in… German LeagueThis prompted the German media to wonder about the secret of Maza not playing as a starter as usual, and whether it was related to the bruise he received last week against Olympiacos in the Champions League.

Helmond said, quoted by Kicker magazine: “The pause was necessary for Mazza. He has played many matches recently, and he also returned from the Africa Cup of Nations competitions with the Algerian national team, which made limiting his playing time during this period inevitable.”

He added: “For a young player, he has participated in many matches since the beginning of the season, collecting many minutes, and each time performing at good levels, this is a positive thing, but allowing him to regain his breathing was an urgent matter.”

He concluded: “Mazza is supposed to be ready for the next match against Hamburg on Wednesday.”