Leverkusen Team News - Soccer

'We have too few people standing together' - Andrich bemoans Leverkusen character after Stuttgart loss Robert Andrich could not hide his frustration after Bayer Leverkusen suffered a crucial defeat against Bundesliga top-four rivals Stuttgart.

20 HOURS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Kane's Bundesliga penalty streak ends with miss and Leipzig back in Champions League

Harry Kane has missed a penalty in the Bundesliga for the first time at the 25th attempt as Bayern Munich beat Wolfsburg 1-0

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Nathan Tella - Muscular issue rules him out Tella (muscular) is ruled out of Saturday's clash against Stuttgart due to muscular problems, the club posted.

Impact Tella's absence forces a reshuffle in Leverkusen's attack for the penultimate fixture of the season, with Christian Kofane stepping into the front line in his place. The club will hope the muscular issue proves minor enough to have him available for next week's season finale against Hamburger, with Leverkusen keeping a close eye on his condition over the coming days before making any decisions on his involvement in the final fixture of the campaign.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Vazquez - Makes bench Saturday Vazquez (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart.

Impact Vazquez passed his late fitness assessment after coach Kasper Hjulmand confirmed he would be evaluated following his return to collective sessions Thursday, recovering enough to earn a spot in the squad after missing two consecutive Bundesliga fixtures with the persistent calf problems sustained during the DFB Pokal semifinal against Bayern Munich. The club opted to manage his return carefully rather than throwing him straight back into the starting role, with Arthur and Montrell Culbreath expected to continue covering until he is back to full speed.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen to 'start again from zero' against Stuttgart in top-four shoot-out, says Hjulmand Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen will face off on Saturday, in a match that could decide who qualifies for the Champions League next season.

1 DAY AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

VfB Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction and Betting Tips | 9th May 2026 The Bundesliga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as VfB Stuttgart lock horns with Bayer Leverkusen in an important encounter at the MHP Arena on Saturday.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Lucas Vazquez - Trains with team, could return Vazquez (calf) was spotted in team training Thursday and could be an option for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart, the club posted.

Impact Vazquez had missed two consecutive Bundesliga fixtures with the persistent calf problems he sustained during the DFB Pokal semifinal against Bayern Munich, making his return to collective sessions an encouraging development heading into the weekend. The club will make a final call on his involvement after assessing how he responds to the remaining sessions before Saturday, with Arthur and Montrell Culbreath having covered in his absence during his recent spell on the sidelines.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brighton coach Hurzeler signs contract extension to stay at Premier League club to 2029

Brighton coach Fabian Hurzeler has signed a two-year contract extension to stay with the Premier League club through the 2028-29 season

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tension builds in Bundesliga with five teams in relegation danger

Five teams are fighting for Bundesliga survival with two rounds remaining while Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen are level before their high stakes Champions League qualification due...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Arthur - Signs contract extension until 2031 Arthur signed a contract extension with Leverkusen until June 2031, three years before his previous deal was set to expire, the club announced.

Impact Arthur joined the Werkself from America Mineiro in January 2023 and has established himself as an important part of the squad despite suffering serious injuries that have slowed his development at times. Sporting director Simon Rolfes expressed confidence that Arthur can be a key figure in shaping the club's future, praising his footballing qualities and commitment to Leverkusen while acknowledging the injuries have temporarily hampered what has been a promising trajectory. Arthur made his debut for the Brazil senior national team in the same year he joined the club, and expressed deep gratitude for the family environment at Leverkusen, describing the extension as an impressive show of trust that he intends to repay with performances and total commitment as the club continues to push for major honours in the years ahead.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Aleix Garcia - Sets up one of four goals Garcia had an assist while crossing four times (three accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 4-1 win over RB Leipzig.

Impact Garcia set up Nathan Tella in the 45th minute while finishing with the second most crosses and chances created on the team. The assist was the first since March 21st for Garcia as he's combined for a shot, nine chances created and 15 crosses over his last three starts.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Grimaldo - Sets up late insurance goal Grimaldo had an assist while taking two off target shots, crossing five times (one accurate), creating six chances, making three interceptions and five tackles (winning two) during...

Impact Grimaldo set up Patrik Schick in the 89th minute while leading Leverkusen in crosses, chances created, interceptions and tackles during the win. The assist was the first since March 21st for Grimaldo as he's combined for 10 shots, 12 chances created and 22 crosses over his last three starts.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Patrik Schick - Cashes in for hat trick Schick scored three goals while taking nine shots (five on goal) during Saturday's 4-1 win over RB Leipzig.

Impact Schick scored in the 25th, 76th and 89th minutes while leading Leverkusen with nine shots in the victory. The forward is in excellent form to close out the season, combining for six goals, 17 shots and a chance created over his last three starts.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Maza - Assists with lone chance created Maza had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 4-1 win over RB Leipzig.

Impact Maza set up Patrik Schick in the 76th minute assisting Leverkusen's third goal. The assist was the first since March 4th for Maza as he's combined for seven shots, four chances created and six crosses over his last three starts.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Tella - Assists and scores Tella had an assist and scored a goal while taking four shots (three on goal), crossing three times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 4-1 win over RB Leip...

Impact Tella set up Patrik Schick fot the opening goal in the 25th minute before scoring himself in the 45th. The attacker has combined for three goal involvements, 10 shots, seven chances created and nine crosses over his last three starts.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Concedes one in injury return Flekken allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 4-1 win over RB Leipzig.

Impact Flekken allowed a goal in the second half, but was backed with four goals as Leverkusen secured all three points Saturday. The keeper returned from a one match injury absence and has allowed three goals while combining for six saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three starts. Leverkusen head to Stuttgart next weekend.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Starting during return Flekken (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Leipzig.

Impact Flekken made a faster turnaround than initially anticipated after being ruled out of the Koln fixture with muscular problems following the DFB Pokal clash against Bayern Munich, with the club's final assessment returning a positive outcome and the coaching staff clearing him to reclaim his place between the posts. His return is a significant boost for Leverkusen, with Janis Blaswich reverting to a backup role after stepping in during his absence. His ability to recover in time after such an uncertain buildup is an encouraging sign for the club as they head into a demanding final stretch of the season.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig Prediction and Betting Tips | May 2nd 2026 Bayer Leverkusen will invite RB Leipzig to BayArena in the Bundesliga on Saturday. The visitors are third in the standings with 62 points.

MAY 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Race for Champions League qualification and survival battles keeping Bundesliga on edge

Four teams are vying to join Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League next season and a host more are fighting for survival in the Bundesliga

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Mark Flekken - Late call for Leipzig clash Flekken (undisclosed) is a late call for Saturday's clash against Leipzig, with his availability depending on the final team training sessions, according to coach Kasper Hjulmand.

Impact Flekken had been ruled out of the Koln fixture with muscular problems following the DFB Pokal clash against Bayern, making his potential return for the Leipzig game a faster turnaround than initially anticipated. The club will make a final call after assessing how he comes through the remaining sessions, with Janis Blaswich having stepped in between the posts during his absence and ready to continue if Flekken cannot be cleared in time for Saturday.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Edmond Tapsoba - Signs contract extension until 2031 Tapsoba signed a contract extension with Leverkusen until June 2031, two years before his previous deal was set to expire, the club announced.

Impact Tapsoba joined from Vitoria Guimaraes in early 2020 as a young talent and has developed into one of the Bundesliga's finest defenders over six and a half seasons at the BayArena, playing a central role in the club's historic Bundesliga and DFB Pokal double. Sporting director Simon Rolfes described him as an anchor of the title-winning squad and one of the most experienced and influential figures in the group, praising his exceptional ability to connect all parts of the team. The 27-year-old Burkina Faso international expressed deep emotional attachment to the club, calling Leverkusen a second home and highlighting the shared ambition to win more titles in the years ahead. The long-term commitment underlines Leverkusen's ambitions heading into the next phase of their project under coach Kasper Hjulmand.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Vazquez - Sill dealing with calf problems Vazquez will miss Saturday's home clash against Leipzig after further examination confirmed he remains unavailable due to persistent calf problems, according to BILD.

Impact Vazquez suffered the calf injury during the DFB Pokal semifinal against Bayern Munich, where he was forced off in the 39th minute, and has been unable to shake the issue since. The right-back will miss a second Bundesliga fixture with the problem, and no return timeline has been provided beyond the immediate weekend. Arthur or Montrell Culbreath are expected to cover in his absence as the Werkself push through a critical final stretch of the season.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur - Returns off bench Arthur (ankle) came off the bench for 18 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Koln, marking his return to competitive action after suffering a syndesmotic ankle tear around si...

Impact Arthur had been working his way back through individual sessions and ball work before being deemed ready for competitive minutes, and his appearance against Koln is a significant milestone in what has been a lengthy rehabilitation process. The Brazilian right wing-back will now look to build on those 18 minutes as Leverkusen manage his return carefully over the final fixtures of the season, with the club clearly pleased to have him back in the mix heading into the business end of a campaign that still has plenty at stake.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

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