Bayer Leverkusen are staring down the barrel of a Champions League elimination, and their hopes of a dramatic rescue mission on Saturday are taking a serious hit. To snatch a top-four finish, Die Werkself must beat Hamburg while praying that both VfB Stuttgart and Hoffenheim stumble to losses. But with the pressure mounting, their attacking firepower is suddenly looking thin.

The injury list is growing by the day. Martin Terrier is already ruled out with a thigh problem, and Nathan Tella is a major doubt due to muscular issues. Now, Christian Kofane is fighting to be fit after suffering a shoulder injury in last week's 3-1 defeat to Stuttgart. The Cameroonian forward's pace has been a key weapon, and losing him would be a devastating blow for a side that thrives on speed in transition.

If both Kofane and Tella are unavailable, manager Kasper Hjulmand will be forced to turn to Ernest Poku as his only viable attacking option. But the Dutch winger has struggled for form in recent outings, leaving Leverkusen dangerously short of cutting edge in the final third. It's a nightmare scenario for a team that needs goals—and fast.

According to a recent poll by Kicker, only 6 percent of voters (331 people) believe Leverkusen will actually pull off the miracle and qualify for the Champions League. Stuttgart (3,935 votes) and Hoffenheim (859 votes) are seen as far more likely to hold their nerve. For Leverkusen, it's do or die—and the odds are stacked against them.