PATRIK SCHICK NEWS

Late call for Saturday Schick (groin) has been training over the international break and is set to be a fitness test for Saturday's match versus Wolfsburg. "Patrik has trained well over the last two week...

Impact Schick is inching closer to make his season debut after sitting out the first nine matches with a groin injury. The forward has only started 10 of the 14 games played in the Bundesliga last campaign as he is set for another stint of a bench option for the 2023/24 year.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in training Schick (groin) took part in Tuesday's training session.

Impact Schick continues to work his way back from a long-term groin issue and has previously been training with the squad. Still, the extra time off could have the forward ready to play, or at least be available off the bench, against Wolfsburg on Oct. 21. Once back to 100 percent, Schick should be in the mix on a weekly basis for a spot in the starting XI after featuring in 15 of his 19 Bundesliga and UCL appearances last season.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Schick (groin) wont be an option for Saturday's match against Mainz.

Impact Schick returned to team training Wednesday, but it was not enough to rule him fit for Saturday. He could return to the squad for the Europa League clash with Molde on Oct 5, as long as there is not setback in his groin injury.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to squad Schick (groin) returned to team training Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match against Mainz.

Impact Schick is not far along to making his return to the pitch after training with the team Wednesday. Though slim, there is a chance that the forward could make his season debut Saturday against Mainz. If not, then he will aim for a return for Oct 5 versus Molde in the Europa League.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in individual training Schick (groin) was viewed training individually on Tuesday ahead of Friday's match against Bayern Munich

Impact Schick was back in practice on Tuesday but was only training individually as he looks to recover from his lingering groin injury. The forward has been out since last May and will be eyeing a return soon as he returns to training. Schick will probably miss Friday's match against Bayern with only three days till gameday but could be an option for their next match against Hacken.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Running on grass Schick (groin) was running on grass during training Wednesday, Kicker reports.

Impact Schick is running on grass and is on pace to return for October, as originally expected. The striker will face increased competition for a starting role with the addition of Victor Boniface, who has been impressive since joining Leverkusen.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting October return Schick (groin) is targeting a return in October, Bayer Leverkusen announced Thursday.

Impact Schick appeared in front of the media Thursday, still on crutches as he recovers from a long-term groin injury. The striker isn't close to returning to the pitch in any capacity but has been with the team and is reportedly recovering on schedule. Schick fell out of favor somewhat even when fit in 2022-23 and faces competition from multiple directions.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss rest of season Schick (groin) announced in a social media post Thursday that he has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign.

Impact Schick struggled mightily this season, missing a three-month stretch from November-February with an adductor injury and then picking up another groin issue in March that has now ruled him out through the final few months of the campaign. He scored just three times in 14 Bundesliga appearances (10 starts) after a 24-goal season in 2021/22. Adam Hlozek should continue as Leverkusen's main center forward in Schick's absence, with Florian Wirtz, Moussa Diaby, Amine Adli and Sardar Azmoun all options in the position as well.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins running Schick (groin) began running outside as he recovers from a groin injury, Kicker.de reports.

Impact Schick began running once more and finally reported as pain free. The forward still isn't even training with the ball making any sort of short-term return unlikely. Schick has been sidelined for four matches with the groin issue, his second major injury of the season.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to be sidelined Schick (groin) will not be available for Saturday's match versus FC Schalke 04, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Schick has missed the last three matches with a groin injury, and will continue to be sidelined with the issue. He used to be a regular starter for the team, but several injuries woes have left him off the starting XI since October. Plus with Florian Wirtz returning from ACL surgery in January, it has pushed Schick lower in the depth chart for Leverkusen.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Bayern Schick (undisclosed) is not in Leverkusen's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Bayern Munich.

Impact Schick is set to miss a third consecutive game in all competitions Sunday due to an injury he suffered last week. He will want to recover during the upcoming international break and can hope to return to availability by the resumption of the club season in April.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knock Schick is not in the match day squad to face Bremen on Sunday due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Schick misses out on Sunday's match after picking up an injury in training during the buildup. It's been an injury plagued campaign for the striker as he'll hope to return in time for Thursday's Europa League match against Ferencvarosi.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off the bench Schick had an assist with his lone chance created and took one off target shot during Sunday's 4-1 win over Hertha Berlin.

Impact Schick entered the match in the 69th minute and set up Amine Adli in the 73rd to assist Leverkusen's final goal. The assist was the first in 14 appearances for the forward to go along with three goals.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Schick scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Mainz.

Impact Schick entered the match in the 55th minute and scored Leverkusen's second goal just three minutes into his appearance. The goal was just the third in 12 appearances for the forward as he's been plagued by injury for most of the season.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Schick (groin) is on the bench for Thursday's clash with Monaco.

Impact Schick is on the bench for Thursday's match. The forward returns to the bench after a four-month stint on the sideline with a long-term groin injury. When fit Schick should be leading the line with Florian Wirtz likely shifting back into a role in attacking midfield.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as out Schick (illness) is out for Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim, Leverkusen announced.

Impact Schick has been ruled out for Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim due to illness. The forward has seemingly recovered from the groin injury and is now dealing with an illness. Schick will hope to return for a Thursday clash with Monaco.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left out again Schick (groin) will not be available versus Augsburg on Friday.

Impact Schick had returned to training in the lead-up to Friday's contest but apparently is not yet fit enough to rejoin the match-day squad. Once cleared to play, the forward should be a near-lock for the starting XI, which will likely relegate Amine Adli or Adam Hlozek to a spot on the bench.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Schick (groin) returned to training Thursday and could be an option for Friday's clash with Augsburg, manager Xabi Alonso announced.

Impact Schick is continuing to make his way back from a groin injury and appears to be a true game-time call. The forward will hope to make a full return to the starting XI, though with doubts over his fitness an appearance off the bench seems more likely.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for Bochum match Schick (groin) is getting closer to fitness but will not be available for Wednesday's clash against VfL Bochum, according to Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso on Tuesday.

Impact Schick has been out since early November with an adductor injury, and while Alonso said he's made "great progress" in the last two weeks, upcoming clashes against Bochum and Dortmund on Wednesday and Sunday likely come slightly too early for his return. Adam Hlozek should remain the center forward until Schick is fit enough to return to the lineup.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Schick (groin) was doing individual work in training with Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.

Impact Schick has been out since suffering an adductor injury in early November, but he's making progress with his recovery and still has a few weeks to get healthy before the Bundesliga resumes on Jan. 22. Adam Hlozek and Nadiem Amiri have both gotten starts at center forward in his absence.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids surgery Schick (groin) will not undergo surgery for his adductor issue, bild.de reports.

Impact Schick is avoiding a major groin surgery that could see him sidelined for the remainder of the season, but will still be out until January. The striker faces an uphill battle to return for a Jan. 22 trip to Gladbach.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Schick (groin) will miss Saturday's clash with Stuttgart, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Schick is set for yet another match on the sideline, this time with a groin issue. The forward will likely be replaced by Adam Hlozek once more in the starting XI. Schick has missed two matches in a row after re-aggravating the groin injury in the Champions League against Brugge. Schick will have more than two months to recover fully during the Winter break.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined against Koln Schick (groin) was left out of the match-day squad facing Koln on Wednesday.

Impact Schick has started in all but one of his 16 appearances for the club this season, so should be in the mix to reclaim a spot in the starting XI once cleared to return. In the meantime, Adam Hlozek will feature in a more central attacking role heading into Wednesday's clash.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable Schick (adductor) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's match at Koln.

Impact Schick missed Sunday's 5-0 win over Union Berlin with the initial adductor injury and remains limited in his fitness. Adam Hlozek could get another start at striker if Schick isn't ready to play from kickoff with little time to spare before the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with adductor injury Schick will miss Sunday's match against Union Berlin due to an adductor issue.

Impact Schick has only started once in the last four matches and misses out on his chance with three more games left before the international break. Adam Hlozek should feature at forward alongside Jeremie Frimpong while Schick is out. As Schick has scored just twice in 16 appearances this season, he'll hope for better days when he gets fit.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE