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5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LARS BENDER
#8 - MIDFIELDER - BAYER LEVERKUSEN
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Makes bench Saturday Bender (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.
Impact Bender is back in the squad for the first time since Dec. 16 because of a muscle strain. He could come off the bench Saturday and then return to the starting XI for Friday's trip to Berlin. He's managed eight shots and nine crosses in 10 starts this season.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Participates in team training Bender (strain) was on the pitch with the first team Thursday.
Impact In his previous five outings (four starts), Bender has registered seven shots (zero on target), nine clearances and seven tackles (five won). The defender should be in contention to rejoin the starting XI versus Werder Bremen on Saturday barring any setbacks, which will likely see Aleksandar Dragovic returned to the bench.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Frankfurt Bender (strain) is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Frankfurt.
Impact Bender's injury seems to be more complicated the originally expected, and he remains out. His next chance to play will come next Saturday at home against Bremen.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Set to retire after season Bender (strain), along with his brother Sven Bender (knee), will retire following the conclusion of the 2020-21 season.
Impact Bender missed the club's clash with Bayern Munich on Saturday due to his muscular strain. Once cleared to play, the defender should be a mainstay in the starting XI the rest of the season as the club tries to push for the top of the Bundesliga table.
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting against Bayern Bender (strain) is not in the starting lineup against Bayern Munich on Saturday.
Impact Bender's next chance to play will come on Jan. 2 against Frankfurt, where the defender should be able to return given the time he'll have to rest and recover between both games.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful Saturday Bender (strain) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with Bayern Munich.
Impact Bender was a late scratch ahead of Wednesday's matchup with FC Koln with his muscular injury. Without the defender, manager Peter Bosz utilized Mitchell Weiser and should continue to do so against Bayern Munich.
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Late scratch Wednesday Bender was removed from the starting XI against FC Koln on Wednesday with a muscular injury. Mitchell Weiser will feature in his stead.
Impact Bender registered seven shots (zero on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and nine clearances in his previous five outings. The defender's limited offensive upside makes him a mid-range fantasy option when healthy. Depending on the severity of the injury, Bender may be hard-pressed to be fit for Saturday's matchup with Bayern Munich.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Records six shots Bender registered six shots (zero on target) two interceptions and one tackle (lost) versus Hertha Berlin on Sunday.
Impact Bender managed just one shot in his last nine outings including the Europa League but still hasn't put an effort on target despite Sunday's showing. Fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting similar offensive production against FC Schalke on Sunday.
DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Hertha frustrates depleted Leverkusen in 0-0 draw A depleted Bayer Leverkusen has been held 0-0 by struggling Hertha Berlin
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back for Hertha clash Bender (undisclosed) is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Hertha Berlin.
Impact Bender returns after missing Thursday's Europa League match with Hapoel Be'er Sheva. The defender takes up a role in the Leverkusen back four for Sunday's clash with Hertha.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Europa clash Bender (undisclosed) won't be an option against Hapoel Be'er Sheva on Thursday. Manager Peter Bosz told reporters, "In addition to the long-term injuries, we'll also be without the...
Impact Bender came off the bench the reverse fixture versus Hapoel on Nov. 5 and will now miss the second. If the defender is unavailable Thursday, Tin Jedvaj figures to slot into the starting XI and will likely continue to do so until Bender is cleared to play.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Stays in locker room at halftime Bender (undisclosed) was subbed off at halftime of Saturday's match with Bielefeld due to injury.
Impact Bender played the entire first half, but stayed in the locker room at halftime after succumbing to injury. More information should be known about the extent of injury ahead of Thursday's Europa League match with Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Assists at Freiburg Bender assisted one goal from his only chance created in Sunday's 4-2 win at Freiburg, while making three interceptions and four clearances.
Impact Bender assisted Lucas Alario's second goal in the 42nd minute to give them the 2-1 lead before halftime. The right-back now has two assists in the season, but most of his value still comes from defensive stats. That will likely be the case again when they host Monchengladbach on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday Bender (neck) is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Freiburg.
Impact Bender was held out of Leverkusen's Europa League contest after leaving Monday's match with Augsburg due to injury. The defender takes up a role at right back for Sunday's clash with Freiburg.
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Freiburg Bender (neck) is in doubt for Sunday's clash with SC Freiburg after manager Peter Bosz told reporters, "With Lars Bender, let's wait for today's training."
Impact Bender was unavailable for the team's mid-week UEL contest against Slavia Prague, which saw Tin Jedvaj make his first appearance of the season. If Bender is unfit versus Freiburg, it would likely mean another start for Jevaj in his stead.
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss UEL contest Bender will be unavailable for Thursday's Europa League clash with Slavia Prague due to a neck problem.
Impact The fact that Bender didn't travel with the team for Thursday's match doesn't bode well for his availability against SC Freiburg on Sunday. If the defender does miss any additional games, Santiago Arias figures to return to the starting XI.
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Taken off with injury Bender suffered an undisclosed injury in Monday's matchup with FC Augsburg and was forced off in the 36th minute.
Impact Bender recorded one assist, one shot (off target) and seven crosses (four accurate) in four appearances this season, including one Europa League outing. If the midfielder is unavailable versus Slavia Prague on Thursday, it could fall to Aleksandar Dragovic to make his first appearance in the starting XI this season.
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Inter Milan beats Leverkusen 2-1 to reach Europa League semi Romelu Lukaku has scored one goal and set up another for Inter Milan to defeat a tenacious Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 and reach the Europa League semifinals
AUGUST 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lazio earn late winner vs. Bayer Leverkusen in Champions League Balde Diao Keita proved to be the Lazio catalyst against Bayer Leverkusen.
AUGUST 18, 2015
