Leverkusen Team News - Soccer

Arthur - Precautionary withdrawal before match Arthur was ruled out at the last minute before Bayer Leverkusen's friendly against Newcastle as a precaution, according to KSTA.

Impact Arthur had initially been set to start for Leverkusen at St. James' Park but withdrew after feeling discomfort during warmups, with Lucas Vazquez replacing him in the lineup. The withdrawal was described as a precautionary measure to avoid any risk ahead of the start of the season, and Arthur is expected to be back in coach Carles Martinez's squad for the DFB Pokal first round match against SV Wehen Wiesbaden next Saturday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Tella - Returns to bench Tella (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's friendly against Newcastle, according to the club.

Impact Tella had not been match fit for the earlier friendly against Sevilla, only walking out with the team during the introductions at the time, so his inclusion on the matchday squad here marks a step forward. He missed 28 official matches last season due to injury, a difficult stretch that coincided with Leverkusen missing out on Champions League qualification, and his continued progress will be worth tracking as he builds back toward full fitness under new coach Carles Martinez.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Axel Tape - On bench vs. Newcastle Tape (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's friendly against Newcastle, according to the club.

Impact Tape had missed the earlier friendly against Sevilla due to illness, so his inclusion on the matchday squad now confirms he has recovered. He made 221 minutes across his first season at the club after joining from PSG's academy last summer, and his continued involvement will be worth tracking as Leverkusen builds toward the new Bundesliga campaign.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tillman remains open to Leverkusen exit after 'worst' season of his career Malik Tillman failed to make his desired impact at Bayer Leverkusen last season, and is willing to leave the Bundesliga club after one year.

5 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Medina Joins Leverkusen! Argentine Defender Arrives to Strengthen an Ambitious Project El defensor argentino deja el fútbol francés para convertirse en una de las piezas del nuevo Bayer Leverkusen. Firma hasta 2031 por 23 millo...

AUGUST 11 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Facundo Medina - Signs with Leverkusen through 2031 Medina has joined Bayer Leverkusen from Marseille on a contract through 2031, the club announced.

Impact Medina reached the World Cup final with Argentina this summer, finishing as runner-up, and arrives in Germany with plenty of experience, having played in Ligue 1 since 2020, first at Lens before a 2025 move to Marseille. The versatile left-footed defender can operate at left-back or in central defense, giving Leverkusen added flexibility at the back. Medina looks likely to slot straight into the starting lineup as Leverkusen build their backline for the new season.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Exequiel Palacios - Spotted with Leverkusen Palacios is back in training with Bayer Leverkusen to prepare for the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season, according to the club.

Impact Palacios made 18 Bundesliga appearances last season, totaling 1,097 minutes with one assist, a limited role due to injury interruptions, and capped his season with a strong World Cup run for Argentina, showing his defensive versatility across midfield and full back roles during the only outing he played against Jordan. His return to club training now shifts focus to preseason preparations as he looks to build on last season's contributions heading into the new 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jarell Quansah - Back in Germany Quansah (undisclosed) is back in training with Bayer Leverkusen to prepare for the new season, according to the club.

Impact Quansah made 28 Bundesliga appearances last season, scoring four goals, in his debut campaign at Leverkusen after his move from Liverpool, and left England's World Cup match against France after receiving treatment for a physical issue, an injury of unknown severity that ended his tournament involvement. His return to club training now shifts focus to preseason preparations, though his fitness heading into the Bundesliga season opener will be worth monitoring given the uncertainty around that late World Cup issue.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Andrich - No structural damage found Andrich was found to have no structural damage following his 76th-minute substitution in Saturday's win over Sevilla, the club announced.

Impact Andrich contributed two goals along with 43 tackles, 33 interceptions and 81 clearances last season, splitting time between midfield and center back. He will train individually over the coming days and will miss the upcoming trip to England, where Leverkusen face Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United. Andrich is expected to be reintegrated into full training once his individual work concludes.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Montrell Culbreath - To miss start of season Culbreath will miss the start of Leverkusen's Bundesliga and DFB Pokal campaigns after picking up an injury during Saturday's 2-1 friendly win over Sevilla, the club announced.

Impact Culbreath was substituted in the 36th minute of the match. A precise diagnosis is expected to be established following further examinations, with no specific timeline disclosed at this stage. Jonas Hofmann and Lucas Vazquez could both benefit from the absence with an opportunity for increased minutes early in the season. Culbreath is expected to be reassessed as the club continues its evaluation.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Tella - Not match fit yet Tella is not match fit for Saturday's friendly against Sevilla, though he will walk out with the team during the introductions, according to the club.

Impact Tella missed 28 official matches last season due to injury, a difficult stretch that coincided with Leverkusen missing out on Champions League qualification. His participation in the pregame introductions despite not being ready to play is a positive gesture as he continues building back toward full fitness, with his return to actual match action expected as preseason progresses under new coach Carles Martinez.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Axel Tape - Misses friendly with illness Tape is dealing with an illness and won't play in Saturday's friendly against Sevilla, according to the club.

Impact Tape made 221 minutes across his first season at the club, joining from PSG's academy last summer as a highly touted young center back. His illness is a minor setback to monitor, and his path back into contention will be worth tracking as Leverkusen continues its preseason preparations ahead of the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Andrich not concerned by speculation over Leverkusen future Robert Andrich has served as Bayer Leverkusen's captain since last year, and he does not see himself moving on from the club just yet.

AUGUST 7 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Bayer Leverkusen signs Spanish left back Miguel Gutiérrez from Napoli as replacement for Grimaldo

Bayer Leverkusen has signed Spanish left back Miguel Gutiérrez from Napoli

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Bayer Leverkusen Officially Announced the Arrival of Spanish Full-Back Miguel Gutiérrez from Napoli The Spaniard arrives with a five-season contract and the mission to replace Alejandro Grimaldo.

AUGUST 5 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Miguel Gutierrez - Signs with Bayer Leverkusen Gutierrez signed with Bayer Leverkusen through June 2031 after departing Napoli, the club announced.

Impact Gutierrez came through Real Madrid's academy, winning the UEFA Youth League in 2020 with a goal in the final, and made his first team debut in 2021 before winning both the Spanish league title and the Champions League with Real Madrid in 2021-22, making four appearances during that double winning run. He later moved to Napoli via Girona, making 36 appearances last season as the Italian club finished as Serie A runners-up. Gutierrez is expected to add creativity and attacking threat down the left flank for Leverkusen.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus complete signing of Bosnia-Herzegovina wonderkid Alajbegovic Juventus have bolstered their wide options by bringing in 18-year-old Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen.

AUGUST 2 • BEINSPORTS.COM

AC Milan target sensational Brahim Diaz return as Rafael Leao nears shock exit to Turkey

AC Milan are considering a move to bring Brahim Diaz back to San Siro as they continue their search for a new attacking midfielder. The pote...

AUGUST 1 • goal

AC Milan target sensational Brahim Diaz return as Rafael Leao nears shock exit to Turkey

Kennet Eichhorn - Diagnosed with metabolic disorder Eichhorn has been diagnosed with a metabolic disorder that requires treatment and will be unavailable for the time being, according to the club.

Impact Eichhorn had already trained with reduced intensity due to a mild infection and missed the earlier friendly against SF Baumberg, so this updated diagnosis explains the more significant absence and pushes back the timeline for his return beyond what was initially expected. His path back to full training will need to be reassessed as Leverkusen continues preseason preparations.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Maza - Ready for new season Maza is back and ready for the new season with Bayer Leverkusen, scoring the opener in Saturday's friendly against RW Essen, according to the club.

Impact Maza finished last season with 40 total appearances, contributing three goals and six assists in his debut Bundesliga campaign, performances that earned multiple Rookie of the Month awards and attracted transfer interest from several Premier League clubs. His early goal in this preseason friendly is an encouraging sign following an early World Cup exit with Algeria, and he now shifts focus fully to building on last season's breakout form heading into the new 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign under new coach Carles Martinez Novell.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Tillman - Back with Leverkusen Tillman is back with Leverkusen for preseason after returning from the post World Cup break, according to the club.

Impact Tillman finished the World Cup on a strong note for the United States, scoring two goals in the knockout phase and adding an assist across five appearances, including a deflected free kick goal in the round of 16 loss to Belgium. His return to Leverkusen training now shifts focus to preseason preparations as he looks to carry that momentum into the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season under new coach Carles Martinez Novell.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Erlein - Signs with Leverkusen Erlein signed with Bayer Leverkusen from Hoffenheim through June 2030, according to the club. "Luca is a highly talented, intelligent and physically strong defender," Sporting dire...

Impact Erlein made 31 third division appearances for Hoffenheim's reserve side last season, contributing five assists, having come through the club's academy since age 11 and helped the U19 side win the double in 2023/24. The 19 year old right back made his professional debut in January 2025 in a 4-3 win over Anderlecht, and recently played every minute of Germany's run to the U19 European Championship final, where they lost to Spain alongside fellow Leverkusen players Montrell Culbreath and Francis Onyeka.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Eliesse Ben Seghir - Out two to three weeks Ben Seghir will be sidelined for at least two to three weeks due to a muscle injury in his right thigh, according to BILD.

Impact Ben Seghir will miss important preseason sessions as a result, though he is still expected to travel with the squad to Leverkusen's training camp in Blankenhain from Aug. 1 to 7, where he will complete individual rehab and conditioning work rather than full training. Ben Seghir had a good first week, therefore this new setback is a blow and the timing is especially unfortunate given the Moroccan winger was looking to make a fresh impression under new head coach Carles Martinez Novell after an inconsistent debut season with the Werkself, with this setback now costing him valuable time in the competition for a starting spot.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Eliesse Ben Seghir - Ruled out indefinitely Ben Seghir (undisclosed) picked up an injury during the warmup before Saturday's friendly against Baumberg and is out until further notice, according to the club.

Impact Ben Seghir had already been sidelined for a stretch at the end of last season with an ankle issue before eventually working his way back into the rotation. This latest setback is a new blow just as preseason gets underway, and further details on the nature and severity of the injury will be needed before his timeline for a return becomes clear.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jarell Quansah - Picks up potential injury Quansah left the field in Saturday's match against France after receiving treatment for a physical issue.

Impact Quansah has ended his 2026 World Cup experience with a fitness concern, the severity of which is currently unknown. The versatile defender could consequently be a doubt for the start of the Bundesliga season with Bayer, but he'll have plenty of time to work on his recovery, possibly missing the offseason friendlies if he's dealing with a muscular problem.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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