Leverkusen Team News Page 7 - Soccer

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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Nathan Tella - Out for time being Tella is out for the time being due to an injury, according to his club.

Impact Tella will have to miss the next week to two, with the attacker dealt an injury after he was forced off the field in Saturday's contest. The club has not given much on his injury or when he will return, a rough development for the attacker He has only started infuse of his 10 appearances this season, a minor loss for the club.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Out with injury Flekken is out for the time being due to an injury, according to his club.

Impact Flikken is going to have to hit the sidelines for a bit of time, as he was forced off with an injury in the 60th minute of their past contest. This is unfortunate for the club as they lose their starting keeper, although his injury has not been announced. Janis Blaswich is likely to take his spot, with Niklas Lomb as another option.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Patrik Schick - Starts in return Schick (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Schick makes the starting XI for Saturday's match against Hoffenheim after returning to training midweek following minor injury concerns. The forward had been dealing with some issues ahead of Tuesday's cancelled match but was able to train without restriction since then. His inclusion confirms the problem was minor and allows him to return straight into the lineup.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen approaching Hoffenheim test with 'fire and energy', says Hjulmand After their midweek match at Hamburg was postponed, Bayer Leverkusen return to Bundesliga action on Saturday, away to Hoffenheim.

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Patrik Schick - Training Wednesday Schick (undisclosed) was in training Wednesday, according to his club.

Impact Schick was back in training midweek after some injury scares heading into Tuesday's cancelled match, with the forward already training. That said, his issues appear to be minor, likely to work towards an appearance Saturday against Hoffenheim. If this is the case, he should return to a starting spot almost immediately.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen's Bundesliga clash with Hamburg postponed due to weather concerns Adverse weather in Germany means another Bundesliga game has been called off, with Hamburg and Bayer Leverkusen's match postponed.

JANUARY 13 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Leverkusen's Bundesliga game at Hamburg postponed over stadium roof concerns

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JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 13 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Edmond Tapsoba - Out two to three weeks Tapsoba has returned from international duty injured and is out the next two to three weeks, according to his club.

Impact Tapsoba is going to be sidelined following his tenure at AFCON, with the defender dealt a muscle injury. This will lead the club to continue without their top defender, forcing Robert Andrich, Loic Bade and Jarrell Quansah to continue as starters. Tapsoba will look to return at the end of the month, potentially for the UCL match against Villarreal on Jan. 28.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Tillman - Records two shots Tillman registered two shots (zero on goal) and one corner in Saturday's 4-1 defeat versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Tillman had some effort in the brutal loss but nothing too effective, with two shots and two chances created, but to no avail. He has now gone since Nov. 22 without a goal contribution, seven appearances, with only three goals in 12 appearances this season.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Terrier - Three shots, no goal Terrier generated three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 loss against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Terrier would take the field Saturday and ended his scoring streak, as none of his three shots found the back of the net, with only one on target. That said, he still without an assist in league play this season, with three goals in nine appearances.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Grimaldo - Scores clubs lone goal Grimaldo scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 4-1 loss versus VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Grimaldo would be the only bright spot of Saturday's match, with the midfielder recording a goal in the second half to simmer the pain a bit. This comes after two games out injured, appearing to have taken no steps back due to the injury. He is up to five goals and four assists in league play this season, easily their lead player this campaign.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Allows four against Stuttgart Flekken had four saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-1 loss to VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 38th minute.

Impact Flekken would have a rough outing against Stuttgart, with the goalie only stopping one shot while allowing four goals. This is his second straight game without a clean sheet, with four in 16 appearances this season. He will face Hamburger on Tuesday in their next outing, a decent chance to turn things around.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Patrik Schick - Questionable for Tuesday Schick is questionable for Tuesday's match against Hamburger, according to manager Kasper Hjulmand. "There is still a question mark over the availability of Patrik."

Impact Schick is going to need some testing Tuesday, as the forward comes into the game questionable after he missed out over the weekend. This is a major watch for the club, as they will want their lead forward available following a rough loss. If fit, he will push to start, although the club may be cautious to make sure no further injury occurs.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Edmond Tapsoba - Late call to face Hamburger Tapsoba (international duty) is a late call for Tuesday's match against Hamburger, according to manager Kasper Hjulmand. "We have to see how they feel. I know how much pressure nat...

Impact Tapsoba is still regaining some fitness after AFCON and remains a possible absence for the club, needing to pas some testing. He is a regular starter for the club when an option, so they are waiting on his availability. Once he does return, a start should almost come immediately.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Axel Tape - Out to face Hamburger Tape is out for Leverkusen, according to manager Kasper Hjulmand.

Impact Tape is not with the team as they travel to Hamburger, not an option again after an unexpected absence over the weekend. This continues his rough timeline this season, missing out more than he plays due to injury. A return is still up in the air, likely to find the bench once fit again.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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