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Still a week away Tapsoba (undisclosed) won't be an option for Friday's clash with Bochum, Kicker reports.

Impact Tapsoba isn't going to be an option in the first match coming out of the international break. The defender was absent from training throughout the break and remains at least a week away from a full return. The defender will hope to return for an April 5 trip to Heidenheim.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Tapsoba (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's trip to Stuttgart, per manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Tapsoba returned to the bench for a Tuesday match against Munich in the Champions League, but in the end he wasn't deemed fit. The defender was hoping to make a full return for Sunday's clash with Stuttgart, and was instead ruled out. His first chance to return should be a March 28 clash with Bochum.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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The two German teams in the Champions League quarterfinals are having very different Bundesliga seasons

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go Tapsoba (undisclosed) is on the bench for Tuesday's clash with Munich.

Impact Tapsoba was deemed questionable for Tuesday's clash with Munich, but passed the late checks and is available off the bench. The defender wasn't deemed fit enough to start, but is available and if Leverkusen pull the deficit back he could be brought off the bench to try and close the game down.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after training Tapsoba (undisclosed) was included in training Monday and is questionable for Tuesdays match against Bayern Munich, according to Rune Gjerulff of Buli News.

Impact Tapsoba has received a positive update ahead of the second leg of their contest against Bayern Munich, as he was training Monday. This leaves a solid gap for the defender to make the call if deemed fit ahead of match time. He is a regular starter and will hope to earn that spot back immediately after his early exit last contest.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wirtz among three key players injured for Leverkusen before Bayern match

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MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits at halftime Tapsoba was forced off at halftime of Saturday's 2-0 loss to Werder Bremen.

Impact Tapsoba stayed in the locker room at halftime after succumbing to injury and being replaced by Nordi Mukiele. The extent of Tapsoba's injury should be determined ahead of Tuesday's clash against Bayern in the Champions League.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern's Harry Kane ends 4-game scoring drought with 2 goals against Leverkusen

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MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Option off bench Tapsoba (thigh) is on the bench for Wednesday's trip to Munich.

Impact Tapsoba returns to the bench for Wednesday's clash, as he trained, but wasn't fit enough for the starting XI. The defender's absence means Nordi Mukiele remains in the team, while Mario Hermoso continues at center-back.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains, option Wednesday Tapsoba (thigh) returned to training and is an option for Wednesday's match against Bayern Munich, according to manager Xabi Alonso, per Phillip Arens of Bild.

Impact Tapsoba looks to be back with the team following the thing injury that kept him out over the weekend, as he was in training and appears to be a likely option. He is a regular starter, so this is a huge boost for the club. That said, he should assume his starting role back if fit for the contest.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knock Tapsoba is not in the squad to face Frankfurt on Saturday due to a minor knock.

Impact Tapsoba misses out on short notice after picking up the injury in the buildup to Saturday's match. The defender will hope to recoverin time for a mid week Champions League clash against Bayern.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three clearnaces against Inter Tapsoba had one chance created, one interception, three clearances and one block in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Inter Milan.

Impact Tapsoba turned in a solid shift as Bayer Leverkusen shut down a quality offense midweek. He has contributed to two clean sheets in the last four fixtures, recording three tackles (one won), four interceptions and 12 clearances.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains starter Tapsoba has started every match in all competitions, coming off just once.

Impact Tapsoba has been the top central defensive option in the starting XI, though Leverkusen have been far less impressive defensively this season. The center-back is busy behind the ball in most matches, but he only has two clean sheets across the Bundesliga and Champions League.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Majors role continues Tapsoba made 28 appearances (23 starts) in the Bundesliga, assisting once.

Impact Tapsoba's role as the primary center-back alongside Jonathan Tah kept steady once more, as he surpassed 2,000 minutes yet again. The defender remains one of the constants in the backline and a major piece of the starting XI. Barring injury Tapsoba will head into 2024/25 as one of the top defensive options in Leverkusen.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Man Utd plot double Bayer Leverkusen raid! Red Devils monitoring Jeremie Frimpong & Edmond Tapsoba to boost Erik ten Hag's defence | Goal.com US Manchester United are eyeing move for Bayer Leverkusen duo Jeremie Frimpong and Edmond Tapsoba to bolster their defence.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Assists late goal Tapsoba had an assist while creating two chances, blocking a shot, making two interceptions, a tackle and two clearances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Bayern.

Impact Tapsoba set up Jeremie Frimpong in stoppage time to assist Leverkusen's final goal while leading the team in chances created, blocks and interceptions. It was Tapsoba's first start since December after being away at AFCON with the assist being his first goal involvement in the league this season.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Leverkusen Tapsoba (AFCON) is back with the team for Saturday's contest against Koln, as manager Xabi Alonso announced during his presser Friday, "I have more options: for me, it's better now...

Impact Tapsoba has finally returned from his international duties with Burkina Faso following their elimination from the tournament, missing the club's past three matches due to his absence. This should be a huge boost back into the squad for Leverkusen, as the defender has only lined up once outside of the starting XI when healthy. He most likely will return to the starting XI Saturday, gaining back his regular role in the center of the defense.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Burkina Faso's Edmond Tapsoba hoping for country's first Africa Cup title after years of near misses

Burkina Faso is bidding for its first African Cup of Nations title after one final and two semifinal appearances since 2013

JANUARY 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Heading to AFCON Tapsoba has been called up to represent Burkina Faso ahead of th 2024 AFCON, his league announced Wednesday.

Impact Tapsoba absence from the squad from around the month due to the AFCOn will take a big tole on the club, as he has been a regular starter in the defense this season, starting in all but four matches thus far. Expect the likes of Piero Hincapie and Timothy Fosu-Mensah to take most of the time as the center back pairing while Tapsoba is out, especially seeing Odilon Kossounou will also be away with the Ivory Coast national team. He could be back with the club in around a month, but that will fully depend on how far his nation makes it the AFCON.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays for Burkina Faso Tapsoba (hand) went the full 90 minutes for Burkina Faso against Ethiopia on Tuesday.

Impact Tapsoba has missed his last two club competitions after undergoing hand surgery but was able to recover in time to play for his country. Prior to his absence, the central defender was a mainstay in the starting XI, featuring in all 13 matches for the club. With his injury concerns behind him, Tapsoba should get the start versus Werder Bremen on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Already training Tapsoba (hand) is back in training with the Burkina Faso national team.

Impact Tapsoba underwent a minor surgery on his fractured hand and is already back in training. While he will need to wear a protective splint for the next month Tapsoba should be able to return as early as a Nov. 25 trip to Bremen. If he can't go for the Bremen clash it would be Josip Stanisic who gets another start.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Underdone hand surgery Tapsoba has undergone successful hand surgery and is set to miss the next two matches.

Impact Tapsoba first picked up his hand injury during the DFB Pokal clash with Sandhausen. He's started all 13 matches played, recording a goal with 34 clearances in that span. Odilon Kossounou will likely get the start in his absence, though having to picked up a thigh injury on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Hoffenheim Tapsoba (hand) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Hoffenheim.

Impact Xabi Alonso had already confirmed Tapsoba would be part of the squad, so it's not surprising to see him in the XI if healthy. Tapsoba is in line to make a 13th consecutive start in all competitions and should lead Leverkusen's defensive line once again.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday Tapsoba (hand) will be good to go for Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim, per manager Xabi Alonso. "Edmond Tapsoba will be there tomorrow. He will train today and will be ready for act...

Impact Tapsoba's starting spot is not affected as he has played the last 12 matches in a row, averaging about 2.1 clearances per game. He also has a goal in the last six contests, totaling 13 clearances and five interceptions in that span.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up hand issue Tapsoba picked up a hand injury during a DFB Pokal clash against Sandhausen.

Impact Tapsoba picked up the hand issue that wasn't deemed to be a serious problem. The defender should be fully fit and ready to go for a Saturday trip to Hoffenheim back in Bundesliga action. If he can't go it would be Josip Stanisic who slots back into the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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