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Could make squad Tuesday Tape (hamstring) could make the squad for Tuesday's clash against Dortmund in DFB Pokal, coach Kasper Hjulmand said in a press conference, according to BILD.

Impact Tape has been training in full in the last few days and seems to have fully recovered from his hamstring injury since he could make the squad for Tuesday's clash against Dortmund in DFB Pokal. This is good news for the Werkself since he has been a decent option in the backline this season and could be a nice boost in a defense that has suffered numerous injuries in the recent weeks.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out, could return next week Tape (hamstring) is out for Saturday's match against Dortmund but is in for a return next week, according to manager Kasper Hjulmand.

Impact Tape has been out for some time now due to a hamstring injury, but looks to finally be set for his return. However, it will not come this week, instead, eyeing a return when facing Augsburg on Dec. 6. This is solid news for the club as they wait on adding another option on the wing, as he started in three of his seven appearances before the injury.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Tape (hamstring) trained partially with the team on Tuesday before resuming individual running on Wednesday as he is not yet ready to return, according to Kicker.

Impact Tape is not yet ready to return from the hamstring injury that has sidelined him since early October, as he resumed individual running on Wednesday after training partially with the squad on Tuesday. He will likely need more weeks to fully recover and be deemed fit to rejoin the match squad. The young defender started the last two games prior to his injury, but he should resume a rotational role once he is fully fit and if all the regular starters are available in the backline.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Working with ball Tape (hamstring) was shown training with a ball Monday, according to his club.

Impact Tape is improving his status this week and is working towards his return, as he was viewed with a ball at his feet in training. The defender is still eyeing a return after the break, so this is positive news. He should remain in his recovery for a few more weeks, hoping to be an option by the end of November.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming return after break Tape (hamstring) is expected to resume training next week and is aiming a return after the international break, coach Kasper Hjulmand said in the press conference. "He's progressin...

Impact Tape is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a hamstring injury and is expected to return to training next week. The defender is aiming a return after the next international break and will be a nice boost in the backline of the Werkself since he started three of his five appearances this campaign and will likely hold a rotational role under coach Kasper Hjulmand. Lucas Vazquez and Arthur seem ahead of him in the hierarchy on the right flank.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Hamstring injury confirmed Tape (hamstring) is set to miss multiple weeks, Leverkusen announced.

Impact Tape suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's clash with PSV, and is now set for several weeks out. The international break coming up after Saturday's clash will help Tape get back to fitness without missing too many matches. Arthur should be in line for a larger role with Tape left sidelined.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Came off injured Tape came off with an apparent injury during Wednesday's clash with PSV.

Impact Tape came off just before halftime with an apparent thigh injury. The defender was brought off in favor of Arthur. Tape has only one match to get back on the pitch before the international break, a Saturday clash with Union Berlin. Tape will more likely than not return after the international break.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany appeals for calm after another anxious finish for his team

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany appealed for calm after another scare at Augsburg where his team held on for a 3-2 win in the Bundesliga

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

German Cup: Ten Hag makes successful debut with Bayer Leverkusen and Bielefeld upsets Bremen

Erik ten Hag has made a winning start as Bayer Leverkusen coach with a 4-0 result at fourth-tier team Sonnenhof Großaspach in the first round of the German Cup

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Back in action Tape came off the bench during Friday's clash with Chelsea in a friendly.

Impact Tape came off injured against Pisa in Leverkusen's opening friendly. It proved to just be a knock, and the new defensive addition return straight to the bench in the second friendly. Tape joined as a free transfer from PSG, and isn't expected to make an immediate impression on the senior team. He made two senior Ligue 1 appearances for PSG last season.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Tape was forced off with an apparent injury in Tuesday's 3-0 victory over Pisa in a pre-season friendly, according to BILD.

Impact Tape was forced off in the 78th minute of Tuesday's pre-season friendly against Italian side Pisa with an apparent injury. New coach Ten Hag said the newcomer wanted to continue to play, suggesting the substitution was a precaution. That said, Tape will likely be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the issue and hope he doesn't have to miss time.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Leverkusen as free agent Tape has joined Leverkusen as a free agent after departing PSG, his new club announced. "Axel is a versatile defensive player, a good footballer with pace, athleticism, and a stron...

Impact Tape is joining the Bundesliga at just 17 years old after finishing his youth development with PSG and winning the France U19 title with the club last week. He will bring promising young depth to the central defense under new coach Ten Hag ahead of the 2025-26 season. The move offers a chance for gradual integration at the senior level while bolstering squad rotation options.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham to snatch PSG youngster this summer?! Spurs interested in 17-year-old starlet Axel Tape and aim to beat Bayer Leverkusen to France U18 international | Goal.com US Tottenham and Bayer Leverkusen are interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain youngster Axel Tape on a free transfer this summer, per a new r...

APRIL 25 • GOAL.COM