Bayer Leverkusen vs. SC Pisa - News - August 05, 2025

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Malik Tillman - Dealing with injury Tillman will have to wait to play his first minutes with Bayer Leverkusen since he is dealing with a stress suffered in team training, according to BILD.

Impact Tillman missed the last two preseason friendlies due to a stress injury and will also miss the upcoming one against Chelsea on Friday. It is still unclear whether the new Leverkusen playmaker will be available for the start of the Bundesliga campaign, although the club has stated that a serious injury is not currently the case. If he has to miss time, Amine Adli or Nathan Tella are expected to take on a larger role in the frontline.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Axel Tape - Forced off injured Tape was forced off with an apparent injury in Tuesday's 3-0 victory over Pisa in a pre-season friendly, according to BILD.

Impact Tape was forced off in the 78th minute of Tuesday's pre-season friendly against Italian side Pisa with an apparent injury. New coach Ten Hag said the newcomer wanted to continue to play, suggesting the substitution was a precaution. That said, Tape will likely be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the issue and hope he doesn't have to miss time.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur - Injured in friendly Arthur was brought off with an apparent injury during Tuesday's friendly with Pisa.

Impact Arthur picked up the issue in the first half and was brought off before the 30-minute mark. The wing-back is expected to compete for the starting role left by Jeremie Frimpong's departure when fit. Amine Adli could also play in that role if needed.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aleix Garcia - Appears in friendly Garcia (strain) appeared for 24 minutes off the bench in a friendly against Pisa SC on Tuesday.

Impact Garcia was back on the field Tuesday after training just a week ago, having recovered from a muscle injury suffered in July. He can now be considered fit moving into the season, where he is likely to maintain a starting role for the club, starting in 17 of his 28 appearances last season, possibly sharing time with Robert Andrich. He did add three goals and four assists last campaign, so with his versatility across the midfield, he should earn solid time.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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