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BAYER LEVERKUSEN
11-7-6 · 5TH IN BUNDESLIGA · EUROPA CUP
Lewandowski hat trick as Bayern rallies to beat Dortmund 4-2 Robert Lewandowski scored a hat trick as Bayern Munich came from behind to stay top of the Bundesliga with a 4-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in their “Klassiker.”
Sends in five crosses Demirbay took an off target shot and crossed five times inaccurately during Saturday's 1-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Demirbay was held off the scoresheet as Leverkusen needed just one goal to take down Gladbach on Saturday. The midfielder took just one shot without creating a chance, while his five crosses were the second most on the team in the win.
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Leads Leverkusen with five shots Diaby took five shots (three on goal), crossed once inaccurately and created a chance during Saturday's 1-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Diaby was held off the scoresheet, but was dangerous going forward for Leverkusen on Saturday. The winger crossed only once and created just one chance, but his five shots were the team-high total in the win.
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Claims all three points Schick scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) and creating three chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Schick found the back of the net in the 76th minute, scoring the lone goal of the match to claim all three points for Leverkusen. The goal was the seventh of the season for the forward, while his three chances created paced Leverkusen in the win.
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First top flight clean sheet Grill kept a clean sheet while making four saves during Saturday's 1-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Grill helped Leverkusen earn a crucial three points by shutting out Gladbach on Saturday. The clean sheet was the first in two league starts for the keeper, while his four saves were also his first of the season.
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Returns to bench Weiser (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Monchengladbach.
Impact Weiser returns to the squad Saturday, his first since Jan. 2 because of a thigh injury. Originally labeled as a minor issue, he missed a little more than two months. Once he gets his fitness back, he should contend for starts at full-back, though he's appeared in just five league matches this season.
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Starting against Gladbach Frimpong (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Monchengladbach.
Impact Frimpong limped off last weekend as a substitute, but apparently he's healthy enough to start Saturday. He's only started in Europa League this season and while he may not go a full 90 Saturday, he's been active on the wing when in the squad.
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Set for three-week absence Sinkgraven sustained a torn thigh muscle at practice Wednesday and is facing a three-week stint on the sidelines.
Impact Sinkgraven only two starts in the club's last five matches have come in the Europa League, so it's possible the defender wouldn't have been in the mix to start domestically anyway. In those two performances, Sinkgraven registered three crosses (two accurate), five tackles (four won) and two chances created.
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Tests positive for COVID-19 Wirtz tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and has entered self-quarantine.
Impact Based on the team's schedule, Wirtz could miss just Saturday's matchup with Monchengladbach, though that will also depend on what, if any, symptoms are affecting the midfielder. Without Wirtz in the squad, Exequiel Palacios could make his first appearance on the pitch since Nov. 5 against Hapoel Be'er Sheva in UEL action.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Suspension served Diaby is available against Monchengladbach on Saturday after serving his one-match ban versus SC Freiburg on Saturday.
Impact Diaby has racked up one goal on eight shots (four on target), three assists and 29 crosses (six accurate) in his previous five outings and will provide a significant boost to the Leverkusen attack.
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Leverkusen defender Fosu-Mensah out for months with injury Bayer Leverkusen right back Timothy Fosu-Mensah will be out for several months with a cruciate ligament tear in his...
5 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM
Leverkusen defender Fosu-Mensah out for months with injury Bayer Leverkusen right back Timothy Fosu-Mensah will be out for several months with a cruciate ligament tear in his right knee
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Freiburg stun Bayer Leverkusen to close gap on top 6 | ESPN FC Bundesliga Highlights
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Leverkusen slump continues in 2-1 loss at home to Freiburg Bayer Leverkusen’s slump goes on and its hopes of Champions League qualification have taken another blow
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Scores sixth goal Bailey scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing 13 times (three accurate) and creating three chances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Freiburg.
Impact Bailey found the back of the net in the 70th minute, preventing a clean sheet on Sunday. The goal was the sixth of the season for the winger, while his three shots and 13 crosses were both team-high totals in the loss. Bailey was also shown his fifth yellow card of the season and will miss Leverkusen's next match at Gladbach through suspension.
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Assists lone Leverkusen goal Alario had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating four chances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Freiburg.
Impact Alario set up Leon Bailey in the 70th minute, assisting the lone Leverkusen goal in the match. The assist was the second of the season for the forward, while his four chances created led Leverkusen in the loss.
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Makes Bundesliga debut Grill allowed two goals while making a save during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Freiburg.
Impact Grill made his Bundesliga debut, starting in place of Niklas Lomb for the injured Lukas Hradecky. The keeper allowed two second half goals, while making just one save in the loss.
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Subs off injured Frimpong was forced off injured during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Freiburg.
Impact Frimpong entered the match as a second half substituted, but limped off after taking a knee to the back in a challenge in the 84th minute. More information should be known about the extent of injury ahead of next week's match at Gladbach.
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On bench against Freiburg Bellarabi is listed on the bench ahead of Sunday's match against Freiburg.
Impact Bellarabi returns after missing most of February with a hamstring injury. He's been unfit for much of 2021 and hasn't even been able to hold down a starting place when healthy, so at least he'll add some depth down the stretch of the season.
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Starting against Freiburg Amiri made the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Freiburg.
Impact Amiri missed the last league match against Augsburg but came off the bench in the loss to Young Boys in the Europa League. He hasn't been able to start consistently since January and hasn't contributed to goals with any regularity since the end of 2020, so Amiri needs to take advantage of chances to play full matches.
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Suspended for Freiburg match Diaby is suspended for Sunday's match against Freiburg because of yellow card accumulation.
Impact Diaby was given his fifth yellow card of the season last week against Augsburg, and his absence could allow Demarai Gray to get into the starting XI. Diaby will be eligible to return March 6 against Borussia Monchengladbach.
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Arsenal, Milan through in Europa League; Napoli, Germans out Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has scored late to steer Arsenal into the last 16 of the Europa League with a 3-2 win over Benfica
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Lars Bender surgery deepens Leverkusen's injury problems LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen's stuttering pursuit of the Champions League places took another blow Tuesday when defender Lars...
FEBRUARY 23 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Lars Bender surgery deepens Leverkusen’s injury problems Bayer Leverkusen’s stuttering pursuit of the Champions League places took another blow Tuesday when defender Lars Bender was ruled out until...
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