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Unused substitute Saturday Fernandez (knee) remained an unused substitute in Saturday's 2-0 win in the derby against Koln.

Impact Fernandez was back fit for Saturday's derby against Koln but remained an unused substitute during the game. The midfielder was a starter prior to his knee injury and could get a similar role in the upcoming fixtures since several players from the Werkself departed for the AFCON and will allow Fernandez to see increased playing time during his return on the pitch.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing Leipzig match for return Fernandez (knee) is eyeing a return against Leipzig on Dec. 20, according to manager Kasper Hjulmand. "We currently expect him to be back for Leipzig."

Impact Fernandez was spotted in team training earlier this week, but he's going to need another week for his return, with the midfielder eyeing a return against Leipzig. This will hopefully end his absence of over a month. He was starting before his injury, although it will likely take a few games to return to that role.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in team training Fernandez (knee) was spotted in team training on Tuesday, according to BILD.

Impact Fernandez is nearing a return from a knee injury, and that could happen in the next fixtures since he resumed team training on Tuesday's morning. While the clash against Newcastle in the Champions League on Wednesday seems too close for the midfielder, the game against Koln at home on Saturday could be the likely moment for him to get back. Fernandez has been a regular starter in the midfield prior to his injury and could see a similar role once fully back fit for the Werkself.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted running Fernandez (knee) was spotted running on a treadmill on Saturday, the club posted.

Impact Fernandez is progressing well in his rehabilitation of a knee ligament injury since he was spotted running on a treadmill on Saturday. His timeline for return is uncertain but that development suggests he might not be nearing a return in upcoming fixtures, likely in late December at best. Fernandez has been an undisputed starter in the midfield prior to his injury, therefore his absence is forcing a change in the starting midfield, with Robert Andrich seeing increased playing time for the Werkself.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen midfielder Fernandez sidelined with knee ligament injury Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ezequiel Fernandez is ruled out for the remainder of the year after picking up a knee injury.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Knee ligament injury confirmed Fernandez is out for the time being due to a knee ligament injury, according to his club.

Impact Fernandez was off early during Sunday's match and will now miss further time, as the midfielder has been diagnosed with a ligament injury in his knee. This will likely leave him out at least a month and possibly even more time, depending on his recovery. This will set him up to at least wait until after the international break for a return, a tough spell for him after five straight starts. The club will now have to turn to Robert Andrich to cover the starting role while Fernandez is out, waiting upon the return of Malik Tillman (hamstring) to also help fill some of those minutes.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off early Sunday Fernandez was forced off in the second half of Sunday's 2-0 win over Freiburg.

Impact Fernandez left the match in the 67th minute succumbing to an injury and being replaced by Robert Andrich. The extent of Fernandez's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match against Bayern Munich.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ban over Fernandez is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward.

Impact Fernandez is returning from his suspension after being sidelined for a game, set to play against St. Pauli on Saturday. He will now look to see more time in league play, as he has yet to earn a start, only seeing his debut when earning his ban. He did start in their recent UCL game, so he will hope to earn a league start soon as well.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen fights past in-form Frankfurt to earn first Bundesliga win

Bayer Leverkusen has got its first win in the Bundesliga

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Shown red card Fernandez was sent off in the 90th minute of Friday's match against Frankfurt due to a red card.

Impact Fernandez is one of two players to be sent off Friday for Leverkusen, just adding to their midfield crisis after another player went down injured. That said, this will leave the club in a tough spot for their next contest when facing Gladbach on Sept. 21, with Robert Andrich and Fernandez now suspended while Exequiel Palacios (undisclosed) went off injured. They will now have to rely on Aleix Garcia and Malik Tillman heavily in the midfield, with Eliesse Ben Seghir and Claudio Echeverri with more options to gain time while their midfield recovers numbers.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs for Leverkusen Fernandez has signed with Bayer Leverkusen from Al-Qadsiah, according to his new club.

Impact Fernandez is moving to Leverkusen to reinforce their midfield on a deal until 2030, leaving Saudi Arabia after a season with Al-Qadsiah. He started in 35 of his 37 appearances with the club last season, notching one goal and four assists despite typically playing in a more defensive role. That said, he will likely be used to fill the numerous holes the club has after a bundle of transfers out this season, competing with Exequiel Palacios and Aleix Garcia for starting time.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE