Leverkusen Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Alex Grimaldo - Returns from injury Grimaldo (strain) is back available for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart, coach Kasper Hjulmand said in the press conference, according to BILD.

Impact Grimaldo missed the last two Bundesliga games of the year due to a muscular injury that he could clear over the Winter break since he is back available for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart. The Spaniard has been an undisputed starter for the Werkself since his arrival at the club and his return will be a major boost for the team given the fact he is also the main set-piece taker.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ernest Poku - Available to play Saturday Poku (undisclosed) is back available for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart, coach Kasper Hjulmand said in the press conference, according to BILD.

Impact Poku missed the last Bundesliga game of the year due to an undisclosed injury that he could clear over the Winter break since he is back available for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart. The forward has been a regular starter for the Werkself this season and is expected to claim back that role now that he is an option again.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Exequiel Palacios - Remains out Palacios (groin) is still not available for Leverkusen, coach Kasper Hjulmand said in the press conference.

Impact Palacios is in the final stages of his rehabiliation of a groin injury but is still not an option for the Werkself. The midfielder is in good position to be back available before the end on the month which is great news for the club since he was a regular starter prior to his injury.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart Prediction and Betting Tips | January 10th 2026 Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart will trade tackles in a Bundesliga round 16 clash on Saturday (January 10th). The game will be played at the...

JANUARY 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dortmund and Frankfurt under pressure as they kick off Bundesliga return

The Bundesliga is back and so is the pressure for Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Edmond Tapsoba - Heads back to Leverkusen Tapsoba is heading back to Leverkusen after completing his international duty with Burkina Faso at the AFCON and could be back available for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart.

Impact Tapsoba ended his international duty at the AFCON after that Burkina Faso got eliminated from the competition. The center-back could be back available for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart, and is expected to resume his starting role if back with the squad for the clash. If he can't make the squad on Saturday, he will likely return to the starting XI against Hamburger next Tuesday.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jarell Quansah - Back from suspension Quansah is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Quansah has served his suspension due to yellow cards accumulation in the Bundesliga and is set to return in the next contest. The defender has been a regular starter for the Werkself this season and will likely claim back a similar role against Stuttgart on Jan. 10.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tilman always had belief in Leverkusen as Hjulmand heads into 2026 with pride Bayer Leverkusen have turned around their form after a poor start to the season, and head into 2026 in third place in the Bundesliga.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Arthur - Assists again Arthur assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win against RB Leipzig. In addition, he was given a y...

Impact Arthur has been in great form since returning from injury, recording two assists in the last two league appearances. He's played in eight Bundesliga games, starting seven of them with three assists during the first half of the season.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Montrell Culbreath - Assists in season debut Culbreath scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig.

Impact Culbreath made his first appearance of the season Saturday, recording an assist in just 13 minutes of play. He will look for more appearances off the bench in 2026, having impressed in just the short amount of playing time.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Terrier - Scores one in victoru Terrier scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 win versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Terrier netted one out of the three goals during the win Saturday. He's struggled with injuries and form all throughout the first half of the season, appearing just eight times with two starts in that span. The midfielder has scored three times in 282 minutes of play, equaling about a goal per 90 minutes of play/

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrik Schick - Scores in return Schick scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win over RB Leipzig.

Impact Schick recorded a goal during his first match back from injury. He is still far from his goal back from last season, totaling just six goals with two assists in 12 league appearances, with injuries playing a toll on his second during the first half.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Excellent in win Flekken registered six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against RB Leipzig.

Impact Flekken was a difference maker Saturday, making six saves while allowing just a save during the win against Leipzig. He finishes the first half the season with 15 league appearances, completing 50 saves with four clean sheets and conceding 20 during his first campaign with Bayer Leverkusen.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

RB Leipzig 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen: First-half turnaround lifts visitors to third in Bundesliga Bayer Leverkusen scored twice within four minutes at the end of the first half to complete a comeback victory over RB Leipzig.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Teen winger Culbreath scores on debut as Leverkusen beats Leipzig in Bundesliga

German-American winger Montrell Culbreath has scored on his senior debut to cap Bayer Leverkusen’s 3-1 win over Leipzig, putting Leverkusen back among the Bundesliga title contende...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Dortmund's Adeyemi faces a fine for his emotional reaction to being substituted

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has said forward Karim Adeyemi faces being fined by the club for his emotional reaction to being substituted

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Lucas Vazquez - Fit for bench Vazquez (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Vazquez is finally ending his absence of over two months, with the defender recovering from a strain to find a spot on the bench. He started in four of his five appearances, a spot he will hope to return to, as he is a decent option from the flank with plenty of experience.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrik Schick - Starting for return Schick (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Schick is available once again, as expected, with the forward recovering from his ankle injury. He is their typical starter and should remain in this role if he can continue his production, with seven goals and two assists in 16 appearances (14 starts) this season.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Grimaldo - Still missing Grimaldo (strain) is out for Saturday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Grimaldo was hopeful to return Saturday, but he is not yet an option, with the midfielder to be rested over the break and use that to recover. He will have around three weeks with no match now to focus on his fitness, likely to be an option when they return after he was a close call Saturday.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aleix Garcia - Scores in victory Terrier scored from his only shot while also creating one chance and completing one accurate cross during Saturday's 2-0 win over FC Koln.

Impact Terrier scored his second goal of the season from an appearance off the bench. He has struggled to find consistent playing time, having started just one Bundesliga match so far, but has already matched his goal tally from last season in nine appearances compared to 20. He will face a tough challenge next against a strong RB Leipzig side, who sit one place above them in third.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur - Assists in victory Arthur recorded an assist, created two chances, and completed one accurate cross during Saturday's 2-0 win over FC Koln.

Impact Arthur has continued to impress creatively since returning from injury, registering two assists in his last two Bundesliga appearances. He already has more goals and assists than he managed all of last season for Leverkusen, reflecting a significantly expanded role in the side this year. He will face a tough test next against RB Leipzig, who currently sit one place above them in third.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Andrich - Scores in victory Andrich scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two clearances, and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus FC Koln.

Impact Andrich scored his first goal of the season from a corner, assisted by Aleix Garcia. While he does not typically contribute heavily in attack, his defensive output has been outstanding, with 21 tackles and 38 recoveries, cementing his status as an elite defensive presence. He will face a stern test next against RB Leipzig, who currently sit one place above Leverkusen in third.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Four saves in victory Flekken made four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win over FC Koln.

Impact Flekken did everything required to help Leverkusen secure their fourth clean sheet of the season. It was his first shutout in four matches, though he will face a much tougher test next, with Leverkusen set to play RB Leipzig, who currently sit one place above them in third.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 19, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Hjulmand eager for Leverkusen to take advantage of rare week off at Leipzig Bayer Leverkusen have the chance to draw level on points with second-placed RB Leipzig when they visit Red Bull Arena this weekend.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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