Bayer Leverkusen head coach Kasper Hjulmand has provided an injury update on Nathan Tella.
Tella has been sidelined since sustaining a knee injury while in action for the club in September.
The Nigeria international returned to training earlier this month and was expected to be available for selection again.
The winger, however, is yet to attain full fitness.
Hjulmand revealed that the injury was more serious than initially thought.
The gaffer is hopeful the player will be fit to play again after the upcoming international break.
“With [Nathan] Tella, [the injury] was more difficult and complicated than we first thought,” he was quoted by Werkself Extra as saying.
“I think he’ll need the international break as well. It’s looking better and better, but I can’t say when [he’ll return] exactly.”
Tella has featured in four games across all competitions for Bayer Leverkusen this season.