Leverkusen Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Edmond Tapsoba - Still out Tapsoba (strain) is out for Wednesday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Tapsoba is not yet fit despite being a late call, needing to wait another match before his return. With a quick turnaround to Saturday's match against Frankfurt, he will be a close call if he can be an option by then.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Edmond Tapsoba - Could be available Wednesday Tapsoba (strain) was spotted training in full on Tuesday and could be back available for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Villarreal, according to BILD.

Impact Tapsoba returned from the AFCON with a muscular injury that now appears to be fully cleared, as he was spotted training in full with the team on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Villarreal. This is great news for the Werkself, since Loic Bade is suspended in the Bundesliga and the return of Tapsoba for the upcoming fixtures could help solve issues in the backline, as he was a regular starter in the back three prior to his injury and international duty.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Eliesse Ben Seghir - Suffers ankle injury Ben Seghir is ruled out for the time being due to an ankle injury suffered during the AFCON, the club announced.

Impact Ben Seghir won't be available for some time due to an ankle injury he suffered before the final of the AFCON with Morocco. The attacking midfielder featured only 11 games across all competitions for the Werkself and was reportedly also on the move during the transfer window, rising doubts about his future at the club even when he will be back to full fitness.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Omlin - Joins Leverkusen on loan Omlin joins Leverkusen on loan from Monchengladbach until the end of the season, his new club announced. "Jonas is an internationally experienced goalkeeper who has repeatedly demo...

Impact Omlin joined Borussia Monchengladbach in 2023 from Montpellier HSC and has made 36 competitive appearances for the club. The goalie will now spend the rest of the season with Leverkusen and provide an additional option between the post with the recent injury of Mark Flekken (knee).

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jarell Quansah - Busy defensively in win Quansah created two chances, sent in one accurate cross, made six clearances, three interceptions and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win...

Impact Quansah delivered a high-floor defensive performance, piling up peripheral points while anchoring a clean sheet in a match where his side absorbed pressure. What stood out for fantasy was the added ball involvement, as he emerged as a major threat on attacking set pieces while also creating chances, a clear deviation from his usual profile. With 18 clearances and eight interceptions over his last three domestic starts, the center-back will hope this finally translates into more consistent fantasy production.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Patrik Schick - Takes three shots in win Schick had three off-target shots and created one chance during Saturday's 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Schick remained heavily involved but frustration continues to define his season, with an early goal wiped out by a VAR handball decision adding to his uneven run of form. He is still getting chances and operating in the right spaces, yet the lack of conversion and lingering physical concerns keep his fantasy profile volatile and heavily goal-dependent.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Janis Blaswich - Keeps clean sheet in win Blaswich made three saves and kept clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Blaswich continued his short-term run with a third consecutive appearance, including his second start, while filling in for the injured Mark Flekken (undisclosed). He benefited from Leverkusen's control, keeping a clean-sheet driven profile with limited reliance on peripheral saves for value. The role gives him a stable floor in favorable matchups, but with minutes clearly tied to injury cover, he remains a streamer rather than a long-term hold.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Maza - Logs assist in win Maza made an assist, had two off-target shots and made three tackles (two won) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Maza showed a balanced fantasy profile by contributing to the decisive moment while staying actively involved on both sides of the ball and his biggest contribution came in the 37th minute with an assist for Lucas Vazquez to score the game-winner. His role appears to blend chance creation with defensive work rate, giving him a steadier floor than most attackers even when the end product is limited.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Vazquez - Scores winner against Werder Vazquez scored a goal off his lone shot and drew two fouls during Saturday's 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Vazquez delivered a role-driven ceiling moment by scoring the match-winner in his second straight start since returning from a long injury layoff, but his fantasy value remains capped by early substitutions. He is clearly trusted in the XI right now and operating in an advanced role, yet the recurring hook before the match settles keeps his floor volatile and matchup dependent, at least until he is back to top form.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Loic Bade - Set for suspension Bade will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Bundesliga.

Impact Bade accumulated five yellow cards in the Bundesliga and will be suspended for the clash against Frankfurt on Saturday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been an undisputed starter in the backline for the Werkself, with Jeanuel Belocian as a likely option to replace him against the eagles.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen needed victory over Werder Bremen to boost fragile confidence, say Vazquez and Maza Bayer Leverkusen ended their losing start to 2026 on Saturday, building some positive feelings ahead of Wednesday's clash with Villarreal.

JANUARY 25 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Exequiel Palacios - Makes bench Saturday Palacios (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Bremen.

Impact Palacios is named on the bench for Saturday's clash against Bremen after missing out on midweek Champions League action. This ends a long layoff for the midfielder who last appeared Sept. 12 and has featured just twice all season due to injury. He returns as a rotational option but still adds useful depth after recording 11 starts in 24 appearances last season.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hjulmand demands Leverkusen to rediscover clinical edge ahead of Bremen test After losing in the Champions League on Tuesday, Bayer Leverkusen return to Bundesliga action against Werder Bremen this weekend.

JANUARY 23 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Where to Watch Bayer Leverkusen vs. Werder Bremen: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream Two of the Bundesliga's top 10 goal-scorers go head-to-head when Patrik Schick (six goals) and Bayer Leverkusen host Jens Stage (six) and We...

JANUARY 23 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Exequiel Palacios - Fit to face Bremen Palacios (groin) is an option for Saturday's match against Bremen, according to his club.

Impact Palacios was looking to return in midweek UCL action, but after missing out Tuesday, he is in the squad to face Bremen. This ends a long slide for the midfielder, last appearing Sept. 12 and only playing two games all season due to the injury. He will be set for more of a rotational option for the club and should remain in that role, although the club will gain some depth, with 11 starts in 24 appearances last season, a decent shout for an assist when on the field.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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Aleix Garcia - Active on both sides of ball Garcia took an off target shot, crossed five times (one accurate), made four interceptions and three tackles (winning one) during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Olympiacos.

Impact Garcia was held off the scoresheet, finishing with the second most crosses on the team while leading Leverkusen in interceptions and tackles. The midfielder has just two shots, but 13 crosses, six tackles and eight interceptions over his last three Champions League appearances.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Grimaldo - Leverkusen's main threat Grimaldo took four shots (two on goal), crossing eight times (one accurate) and creating a chance during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Olympiacos.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet, but led Leverkusen in shots and crosses during Tuesday's defeat. The match broke a streak of two straight games with a goal in the Champions League for Grimaldo as he remains Leverkusen's main threat with eight shots, six chances created and 19 crosses over his last three appearances in the competition.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Janis Blaswich - Concedes two in defeat Blaswich allowed two goals while making no saves during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Olympiacos.

Impact Blaswich allowed two first half goals as Leverkusen dropped all three points to Olympiacos on Tuesday. The keeper should continue to start for at least one more match when Leverkusen take on Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Axel Tape - On bench against Olympiacos Tape (undisclosed) is on the bench in Tuesday's game versus Olympiacos.

Impact Tape is an option as expected following his return to full training earlier in the week. He has logged only 13 minutes of play since Oct. 1, so he may continue to play a substitute role while he makes a gradual return from the injury. Tuesday's starter Lucas Vazquez could see his playing time reduced if Tape is used on the right flank as he did in his last few appearances.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Exequiel Palacios - Could be available Tuesday Palacios (groin) was spotted training in full with the team ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Olympiacos, making him a possible option for the game, the club posted...

Impact Palacios returned to full team training on Monday and could be available again for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Olympiacos. This is great news for the Werkself since Palacios has been a regular starter for the club for several seasons, and his imminent return will provide a boost in midfield both tactically and physically, as well as on set-pieces, given that Palacios was taking some corners, penalties and free-kicks prior to his injury.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Axel Tape - Option against Olympiacos Tape (undisclosed) is an option for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Olympiacos, Sporting Managing Director Simon Rolfes said to the media, according to BILD.

Impact Tape trained in full on Monday ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Olympiacos and is an option again for the Werkself after recovering from his injury. Tape missed the last two games due to the issue but now seems fit to return and will likely claim back his bench role moving forward under coach Kasper Hjulmand.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ernest Poku - Quiet in loss Poku had two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Poku took a pair of shots, failed to put either on target and was left frustrated Saturday. The forward just couldn't find any space to work in and didn't have time on the ball when he did. Leverkusen are still a strong team going forward so one bad match isn't reason to totally fade Poku moving forward.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Patrik Schick - Three shots in loss Schick recorded three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Schick was frustrated for large parts of Saturday's clash, as no matter what he did, he just couldn't get past the Hoffenheim backline. He totaled three shots, but only one was on net, and it wasn't overly threatening. Schick will need to get back to his best quickly before Leverkusen head to European competition once more.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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