FC Copenhagen vs. Bayer Leverkusen - News - September 18, 2025

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Nathan Tella - Should be available Sunday Tella (undisclosed) is dealing with a small issue but should be available for Sunday's clash against Gladbach, coach Kasper Hjulmand said in the press conference. "We are very posi...

Impact Tella is suffering from an undisclosed issue and will be assessed after the final training session on Saturday but should be available for Sunday's clash against Gladbach since the coach and medical staff are optimistic about him. If Tella is deemed fit enough to play, he will likely start in the frontline. If he has to miss the game or start on the bench, Ernest Poku will be a likely option to replace him.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eliesse Ben Seghir - Makes club debut Ben Seghir took three off target shots and crossed once inaccurately during Thursday's 2-2 draw with Copenhagen.

Impact Ben Seghir made his club debut and tied for the team-high in shots despite subbing off the pitch after 67 minutes. The attacker could find his way into the XI for a second straight match at the weekend against Gladbach as he's one of the brightest attacking options at the club.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrik Schick - Takes one shot Schick took one shot (on goal) and created a chance during Thursday's 2-2 draw with Copenhagen.

Impact Schick was held off the scoresheet during a fairly quiet performance Thursday. The attacker scored just one Champions League goal last season and will look to get on the scoresheet next time out in the competition against PSV on October 1st.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Grimaldo - Strikes with another free kick Grimaldo scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing eight times (three accurate), creating five chances and making two tackles (winning one) during Thursday's 2...

Impact Grimaldo scored from a free kick in the 82nd minute while leading Leverkusen in shots, crosses, chances created and tackles. After the departure of Florian Wirtz, Grimaldo has become the main creative threat for Leverkusen through the opening matches of the season.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Concedes twice in UCL debut Flekken allowed two goals while making five saves during Thursday's 2-2 draw with Copenhagen.

Impact Flekken allowed a goal in each half, but held on long enough for Leverkusen to come from behind and earn a point. It was the first start in the Champions League for Flekken in his career after joining Leverkusen in the summer.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jeanuel Belocian - Fit for bench Belocian (knee) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Copenhagen.

Impact Belocian was thought to be fit for Thursday's match and is healthy, with the defender earning a spot on the bench after a battle with a knee injury. He is set for a depth role this campaign and will likely remain on the bench moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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