{
  "id": 9367533,
  "title": "\"I still have to wait and see\" – Doué to miss Leverkusen's clash with Mainz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/i-still-have-to-wait-and-see-doue-to-miss-leverkusens-clash-with-mainz",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T16:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/still-wait-see-dou-miss-161200266.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Guéla Doué, the Bayer Leverkusen full-back, is set to miss the team's clash with Mainz on October 10th due to a calf injury. The 23-year-old Ivorian player recently revealed in an interview with BILD that his comeback is nearing, but he won't be available for the match after the international break. Doué expressed his anticipation to return to the pitch, having previously attended games and enjoyed the fan atmosphere. However, when asked directly if he would be fit to face Mainz, Doué bluntly stated, \"No, unfortunately, I still have to wait and see.\" Despite the setback, the summer signing remains hopeful about his eventual return to the field at the BayArena.",
  "summary": "Guéla Doué has revealed that his comeback is nearing, but he won't be available for Bayer Leverkusen after the international break. \"In a few weeks, I'll be able to play again,\" said Doué in an i...",
  "key_points": [
    "Guéla Doué to miss Leverkusen's game against Mainz on October 10th",
    "23-year-old Ivorian player dealing with calf injury",
    "Doué optimistic about eventual return to field"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}