PATRIK SCHICK NEWS

Plays 26 minutes off bench Schick (calf) appeared for 26 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 2-1 friendly win against Rot-Weiss Essen.

Impact Schick had to bow out of Czechia's Euro 2024 run early after picking up a calf issue in their final group-stage match. However, the issue only appeared to be minor, as he has already recovered and played in a friendly contest. He should be fit to start the season after getting back on the field, likely to serve in a rotational to starting role, with the forward starting in 12 of his 20 appearances last campaign.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer before injury Schick (calf) was subbed off due to injury in the 68th minute of Saturday's 1-1 draw against Georgia. He scored one goal to go with seven shots (four on goal), one cross (zero accu...

Impact In the 59th minute, Schick was in the right place to turn in the ball, coming back off the post to draw level with Georgia. In the 62nd minute, he exited the field due to a calf injury. He failed to have a shot in the opening game against Portugal but had seven in this game (four on target).

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Off with calf injury Schick left in the second half of Saturday's match against Georgia with a calf injury.

Impact Schick departed the match in the 68th minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Mojmir Chytil. Schick had scored Czechia's first goal of the match in the 59th minute and will hope to be fit for their group stage finale against Turkiye on Wednesday.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nets seven times Schick scored seven goals in 20 appearances (12 starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Schick's role was minimal, largely due to injury, but when he finally got fit and Victor Boniface picked up an issue it left a major opening. Schick made the most of that chance, scoring 12 goals during 1,300 minutes on the pitch in all competitions. Boniface will be the preferred option moving forward, but Schick has easily shown enough talent to compete for a major role.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring Sunday Schick scored a goal while taking five shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 5-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Schick found the back of the net in the 41st minute opening the scoring in the match while leading Leverkusen with five shots. The forward has goals in back-to-back Bundesliga appearances while starting Leverkusen's last three league matches.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nets against Frankfurt Schick scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 5-1 win versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Schick got the start even with Victor Boniface fit once more, and Schick got back on the scoresheet late in the first half. The striker hasn't been back to his 28-goal best, but he's still playing a major role as Leverkusen look for an invincible Bundesliga title. Schick should see plenty of starts with rotation for the Europa League as well.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Plays hero yet again Schick scored a goal while taking five shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Schick found the back a minute into stoppage time claiming all three points for Leverkusen. The forward has been in excellent form of late with five goals in his last five matches in all competitions and has played the late hero multiple times over that span.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Goal in back-to-back games Schick scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 victory over SC Freiburg.

Impact Schick continued his hot streak Sunday, scoring once again after finding the net in the 53rd minute, now having scored in consecutive games after bagging a brace against Qarabag in the UEL. This gives the forward four goals in his past four appearances, registering nine goals across UEL and league play this season. He will hope this leads to him securing the start once again in their next match, as after his injury at the start of the season, he has had to settle for more of a rotational role, starting nine times in his 18 starts this campaign.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots Schick took three off target shots and created three chances during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Schick was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Leverkusen were shutout Saturday. The forward hasn't scored in his last three starts with all three of his league goals coming in a hat trick performance against Bochum.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Off target against Leipzig Schick took three off target shots and created a chance during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leipzig.

Impact Schick was held off the scoresheet while firing the second most shots on the team during Saturday's match. The forward hasn't scored in the two matches following the winter break but has taken seven shots and created two chances.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Fires four shots Schick took four shots (one on goal) and created a chance during Saturday's 1-0 win over Augsburg.

Impact Schick was held off the scoresheet despite firing a team-high four shots in the match. With Victor Boniface out injured Schick is set for an extended run as the Leverkusen number nine.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hat-trick in home win Schick scored three goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-0 win versus Bochum.

Impact Schick scored an impressive first half hat-trick to help Leverkusen pave the way for their home win. The forward now has five goals in the season. That was his first start in Bundesliga play and second overall in eight appearances since recovering from two different injuries.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Schick came off the bench to score during Thursday's 2-0 win over Hacken.

Impact Schick returned to the first team and got back right where he left off, scoring again. The striker faces some heavy competition from Victor Boniface moving forward but when Schick is fit he could see major minutes during a busy December period.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with squad Schick (calf) will be in contention versus BK Hacken on Thursday.

Impact Schick has logged just 29 minutes in two appearances off the bench this season but could be in the mix for a spot in the starting XI after Florian Wirtz (strain) was ruled out. Even if Schick isn't ready to start Thursday, he could push for more minutes heading into Sunday's matchup with Dortmund, especially if Wirtz can't play.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking time with return Schick (calf) is still working his way back to fitness and will not be ready to return for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen, said manager Xabi Alonso. "Patrik has trained wel...

Impact Schick had only played in two matches before going down again on injury. He had previously missed the first two months of the season with a groin problem. The forward is expected to return for the Europa League clash with BK Hacken, where he is set to start off the bench at minimum.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working individually Schick (calf) was doing some individual ball work Wednesday.

Impact Schick has yet to get back to first-team training, which doesn't bode well for his availability against Werder Bremen on Nov. 25. Still, the forward has some extra time to get back to 100 percent with the international break. Injuries have limited Schick to a mere two outings this season in which he logged a combined 29 minutes off the bench. Last season, Schick started 10 of his 14 Bundesliga appearances and should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI if he can get himself fit.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss time with calf injury Schick picked up a muscle injury in his calf and is set to miss the next few matches.

Impact Schick had already missed the first two months of the season with a groin injury, and will now miss some time with a new calf issue. He had only played two matches since returning, both of them coming off the bench.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss time with calf injury Schick picked up a muscle injury in his calf and is set to miss the next few matches.

Impact Schick had already missed the first two months of the season with a groin injury, and will now miss some time with a new calf issue. He had only played two matches since returning, both of them coming off the bench.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finally returns Schick played half an hour off the bench during Thursday's 5-1 win over Qarabag.

Impact Schick made his long-awaited return, coming off the bench and getting the chance to test out his fitness. The striker comes into a Leverkusen side flying high at the top of the table, leaving some doubts about his role moving forward. On one hand: the last time Schick was fit he scored 24 times in 27 Bundesliga matches. On the other hand, Victor Boniface has been a revelation up top. Manager Xabi Alonso will have a lot of thinking to do to either try and include both star strikers, or give both sufficient minutes to keep them happy.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE