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Drops into backup role Bade has moved into a reserve role after beginning the season as a regular starter.

Impact Bade has lost ground in the central defensive hierarchy, with Facundo Medina moving ahead of him for a starting role. The defender remains an important depth option, but his recent move to the bench suggests his opportunities could increasingly depend on rotation or absences. Bade will need to make the most of his opportunities to push his way back into the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Back fit and option to start Bade (thigh) recovered from his muscle injury and is an option for Saturday's clash against Wolfsburg, including a potential starting role, according to coach Kasper Hjulmand, per...

Impact Bade has been sidelined for around a month with a thigh injury, but his return to full fitness is a timely boost for Leverkusen heading into the final stretch of the season. The French center-back was back in training with the group before the break and has now been cleared to feature, giving coach Hjulmand a welcome option in central defense at a time when the Werkself are pushing hard on multiple fronts. His return could not come at a better time given the mounting injury concerns at the back.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starts to train with team Bade (thigh) was back in team training to begin the international break, according to his club.

Impact Bade was set to miss a few weeks and has now been out for around a month, still recovering from a thigh injury. However, the defender is back in training with his teammates, seeing some major progress towards a return. If this trend continues, he will likely be ready for action on the other side of the break, facing Wolfsburg on April 4.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out a few weeks Bade is out for the next few weeks due to a thigh injury, according to his club.

Impact Bade will not be an option for the next three to four weeks, as the defender is suffering from a thigh injury. This is a rough loss for the club, as he started in their last outing and has started in 16 of their 19 league games this season. This will leave the club to have Edmond Tapsoba and Jarell Quansah to start in the defense, with Axel Tape as the next man up moving forward.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Bade was forced off in the second half of Saturday's clash against Union Berlin due to an apparent thigh injury, according to Bild.

Impact Bade was forced off in the 68th minute of Saturday's clash against Union Berlin due to an apparent thigh injury and was replaced by Jonas Hofmann. The Frenchman will undergo further tests in the coming days to determine the severity of the issue. The center-back had recently been used in a reserve role, so his absence should not have a major impact if confirmed, with Jarell Quansah expected to start in defense.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ban over Bade is no longer suspended and is an option once again.

Impact Bade is back from his one-game out, with the defender set to resume play with his club. He started in four straight games leading up to the suspension and will hope to return to that role immediately, with 14 starts in 17 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Bade will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Bundesliga.

Impact Bade accumulated five yellow cards in the Bundesliga and will be suspended for the clash against Frankfurt on Saturday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been an undisputed starter in the backline for the Werkself, with Jeanuel Belocian as a likely option to replace him against the eagles.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Helps Leverkusen to clean sheet Bade blocked two shots, made three tackles (winning two) and six clearances during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Benfica.

Impact Bade was a part of the Leverkusen back line that kept a clean sheet Wednesday finishing with the second most blocks, tackles and clearances on the team. The defender has combined for seven tackles, 16 clearances and six blocks over his last three Champions League appearances.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven clearances Bade took two off target shots, blocked a shot, made a tackle and seven clearances during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with PSV.

Impact Bade was a part of the Leverkusen back line that conceded once Wednesday leading the team with seven clearances. The defender has combined for 15 clearances over his first two Champions League matches while becoming a locked in starter at his new club.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Successful first start Bade took two shots (one on goal), made two tackles (winning one) and five clearances during Friday's 3-1 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Bade was a part of the Leverkusen back line that allowed just one goal during Friday's victory, finishing with the second most shots, tackles and clearances on the team. Now fit, the defender is likely to be an every week starter at his new club.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Bade (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Bremen.

Impact Bade has been named among the substitutes for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen, signaling progress in his recovery from a calf injury. The Frenchman trained with the squad this week and is nearing full fitness. He could make his debut off the bench for his new team before competing for a starting role under coach Erik Ten Hag.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely available Saturday Bade (calf) was spotted in team training on Wednesday, the club posted.

Impact Bade is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Werder Bremen after being spotted training with his new teammates on Wednesday. The Frenchman has been dealing with a calf injury but is nearing a return and could make his debut for Leverkusen on Saturday against the white and greens. This is good news for the club as Bade will likely get a starting role in the backline for the Werkself under new coach Ten Hag.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Leverkusen Bade (calf) has completed a permanent transfer from Sevilla to Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday.

Impact Bade was one of the best defenders in LaLiga during the 2024/25 season, and he should be able to secure regular first-team minutes with the Bundesliga outfit as well. The Frenchman has been dealing with a calf injury since the early stages of the preseason, though, so it's uncertain when he'll be able to make his Leverkusen debut.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Erik ten Hag closes in on new centre-back as Bayer Leverkusen reach agreement with Sevilla after defender rejects Bournemouth transfer | Goal.com US Bayer Leverkusen are set to sign Sevilla’s Loic Bade, with the French defender snubbing Bournemouth and Inter to move to Germany.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • GOAL.COM

Erik ten Hag rejected as Sevilla defender chooses Inter over Bayer Leverkusen and Bournemouth transfer offers | Goal.com US Sevilla’s Loic Bade is holding out for a move to Inter, rejecting offers from Bayer Leverkusen and Bournemouth as he awaits a defensive spot...

AUGUST 15, 2025 • GOAL.COM

Suffers calf injury Bade suffered a calf injury and is out for the time being, according to his club.

Impact Bade has just returned to the pitch this offseason after battling a calf injury to end last campaign and has now suffered the same injury again, with the defender sidelined until he recovers. This is going to be something to monitor for the club, with the defender slated to be a starter. He will now have three weeks to recover until the beggining og the season, which will make him a close call, with Marcao and Tanguy Nianzou as replacements if he isn't ready for matchday one.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Appears during offseason Bade (calf) started and played in a friendly against Schalke.

Impact Bade was able to return to the field this week after missing the last match of the 2024/25 campaign due to a calf injury, with the defender fit enough to see a starting spot in a friendly. This should leave him fit to start the season, where he should assume a starting role, starting in 31 of his 32 appearances last campaign.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picked for friendly Bade (calf) has been selected for the club's friednly against Schalke.

Impact Bade is just coming off an injury to the calf that required him to train inside this week but appears to be in for a quick turnaround, with the defender possibly featuring in a friendly. This would be good news, as it would mean he was only dealt minor issues and is already fit. He started in 31 of his 32 appearances last season, so they will hope to have him for matchday one.

JULY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers minor calf strain Bade is suffering from a minor calf strain and has been spotted training indoors, doing specific exercises, the club announced.

Impact Bade has suffered a minor calf strain in training this week and wasn't training with his teammates on Friday morning, as he was spotted doing specific exercises indoors. The Frenchman will hope to rehab quickly to be available for upcoming pre-season games with Sevilla. That said, it is still unclear if the central defender will remain at the club, since reports suggest he could leave the team with numerous European clubs keen on signing him during the summer transfer window.

JULY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Bade is no longer suspended and will be an option moving forward for the club if he stays for next season. He appeared in 32 games in 2024-25 for Sevilla, scoring one goal and prov...

Impact Bade has cleared his ban from the red card he received against Real Madrid and is set to return for the first game of next season if he stays at the club. He had a complete season with Sevilla, making 32 appearances in La Liga for 2687 minutes, the highest mark of his career. He totaled 160 clearances during the season, also a career high, and helped the team secure eight clean sheets. He has been linked with a move over the summer but could be a key player for Sevilla if he ultimately stays for the next campaign.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Sunday Bade was sent off in the 12th minute of Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Madrid after committing a last-defender foul on Kylian Mbappe. He will miss the season finale against Villarreal o...

Impact Bade will miss the season finale against Villarreal on Sunday after receiving a straight red card in the 12th minute of Sunday's game for committing a foul as the last defender on Kylian Mbappe. His absence for the final game of the season will force a change in central defense, with Nemanja Gudelj expected to replace him in the backline.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight clearances in win Bade made four tackles (two won), eight clearances and two blocks, helped his side to keep a clean sheet and was shown a yellow card during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Bade bounced back from his atypical quiet performance in the previous game and led a ruthless Sevilla defense that didn't give the opposition many chances during the contest. After a slow start of campaign from a statistical standpoint, the center-back got way better during the second half and his 160 clearances over 31 appearances put him among the top 10 La Liga players in the category.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Bade (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash with Las Palmas.

Impact Bade is back in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash after overcoming a knock. The defender came off with an issue at the weekend, but it was never expected to be a serious one and the defender is fully fit at the first time of asking.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad list Bade (undisclosed) is in the squad list for Tuesday's clash against Las Palmas.

Impact Bade exited the last contest against Celta Vigo due to an injury but was back in team training on Monday and features in the squad list for Tuesday's game. The injury proved to be minor and the frenchman is expected to return directly to the starting XI against Las Palmas.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in training Bade (undisclosed) was spotted on training Monday and is expected to be an option for Tuesday's game against Las Palmas.

Impact Bade exited Saturday's match against Celta Vigo due to an injury, but it seems the injury wasn't severe, and his presence in training Monday suggests he'll be available for this midweek clash. Bade has been a regular for Sevilla this season and has started in all but one of his appearances in 2024/25.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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