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Invincible no more, Bayern aims to make amends against Hamburg in Bundesliga

Bundesliga opponents suddenly know Bayern Munich is beatable after Augsburg’s shock win over the league leader last weekend

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

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

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

Record-chasing Bayern faces Leipzig test in the Bundesliga

Bayern Munich still has rivals for the Bundesliga title in theory at least and Leipzig is one of them

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

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

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

Receives some days off Tapsoba (late return) received some days off from coach Kasper Hjulmand following his return from the AFCON and could be back available for the clash against Hamburger on Tuesday,...

Impact Tapsoba will rest for a few days following his recent return from the AFCON, where he played for Burkina Faso. The center back's next chance to feature will come against Hamburger on Tuesday, as the club will hope he is back available given that he is one of the pillars of the back three for the Werkself. Until he returns, Jeanuel Belocian is expected to start in his place for Leverkusen.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

Bayern aims for another big Bundesliga win to sign off 2025

After a rare slip-up in a 2-2 draw with Mainz last week, facing relegation-threatened Heidenheim offers Bayern Munich a chance to get back to business as usual, but will have to do...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Summoned by Burkina Faso Tapsoba was called up by Burkina Faso for AFCON and is joining his national team.

Impact Tapsoba is set to miss the final match before the winter break while on national team duty. How long Tapsoba is unavailable is going to be determined by how far Burkina Faso make it in the tournament, but it could cost him parts of January as well. Jeanuel Belocian could be in for more minutes in the coming weeks.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns ban Tapsoba is suspended for Tuesday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Tapsoba has now received three yellow cards through four UCL games, and that will leave him suspended for a match, banned from facing City on Tuesday. Unfortunately, he is their regular starter on defense and has yet to miss a game, leaving Jeanuel Belocian as a possible replacement while out. He will return for their next UCL contest, set to face Newcastle on Dec. 10.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads home against Wolfsburg Tapsoba scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking two shots and making two clearances during Saturday's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Tapsoba headed home a cross in the 24th minute scoring Leverkusen's second goal while leading his side in blocks. The defender has three goal involvements to go along with two shots, five blocks and five clearances over his last three league appearances.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flashes creative flair Tapsoba had two assists from two chances created while crossing once accurately during Saturday's 6-0 win over Heidenheim.

Impact Tapsoba set up Jonas Hofmann in the 16th minute and Ibrahim Maza in the 53rd to assist two of Leverkusen's six goals in the match while playing 56 minutes. The assists were the first this season for the defender as Tapsoba has combined for three goal involvements, four tackles, and six clearances over his last three starts.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen beats Freiburg in the Bundesliga to bounce back from 7-2 PSG rout

Ernest Poku continued his strong goalscoring form as Bayer Leverkusen bounced back from its heavy loss to Paris Saint-Germain to beat Freiburg 2-0 in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores an insurance goal Tapsoba scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately, making a tackle and three clearances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Freiburg.

Impact Tapsoba found the back of the net in the 52nd minute adding an insurance goal for Leverkusen. The defender has combined for three shots, four tackles and 15 clearances over his last three Bundesliga starts.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring Saturday Tapsoba scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking a shot, making three tackles (winning two) and five clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Tapsoba found the back of the net in the 25th minute opening the scoring in the match while leading Leverkusen in blocks and clearances. The goal was the first of the season for the defender as he's combined for two shots, two chances created, eight tackles and 12 clearances over his last three league starts.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Consistent starter Tapsoba started all 29 of his appearances in the Bundesliga.

Impact Tapsoba has been a consistent piece of the starting XI whenever he's fit during his time at Leverkusen and that didn't change this season. He remained a major starting option, playing major minutes in all competitions. Tapsoba will be even more important in Leverkusen following the departure of Johnathan Tah.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen says Florian Wirtz is back to help late Bundesliga title push

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso says star player Florian Wirtz has recovered from injury, boosting the team’s late hopes of defending its Bundesliga title from Bayern Munich

APRIL 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Passes testing for bench Tapsoba (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Tapsoba is with the team again after two straight games out, seeing a spot on the bench as returns to play. He will look to see some time on the pitch and see a start again soon, as he is a regular starter and has started in 30 of his 32 appearances this season.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late call Saturday Tapsoba (undisclosed) will be a late call for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim, coach Xabi Alonso said in the press conference, per Werkself Xtra. "Eddy is in the squad [against...

Impact Tapsoba has been training with the team this week and will be assessed after the final training session to determine if he can be part of the squad for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim. If he makes the squad, he is unlikely to return to the starting XI as he hasn't been a regular starter recently.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen is seeking to keep the Bundesliga title fight going after its shock cup exit

After one of Germany’s all-time greatest cup shocks, Bayer Leverkusen needs to dust itself off and try to keep the fight for the Bundesliga title going

APRIL 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Trains Wednesday Tapsoba (undisclosed) has returned to team training Wednesday, according to Phillip Arena of Bild.de

Impact Tapsoba looks to be nearing that awaited return, as he was able to train with the team. This leaves hime right on the verge of a return, likley only needing to pass some testing to be fit. That said, he will hope to recover and be fit for Saturday's match against Heidenheim.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bundesliga resumes with Bayern and Leverkusen assessing damage after international break

The Bundesliga returns dented by the international break as Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen assess the toll on their players

MARCH 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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