LEVERKUSEN NEWS

Nathan Tella - Likely out Tella (strain) is unlikely to play during Friday's clash with Bochum, Kicker reports.

Impact Tella isn't likely to feature during the first match after the international break. The winger was surprisingly ruled out against Stuttgart before the break and is now set to miss a second match with the same muscular issue.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Edmond Tapsoba - Still a week away Tapsoba (undisclosed) won't be an option for Friday's clash with Bochum, Kicker reports.

Impact Tapsoba isn't going to be an option in the first match coming out of the international break. The defender was absent from training throughout the break and remains at least a week away from a full return. The defender will hope to return for an April 5 trip to Heidenheim.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Season over Hermoso (thigh) underwent season-ending surgery Tuesday, Leverkusen announced.

Impact Hermoso underwent a season-ending surgery following an injury he suffered against Bayern Munich. The defender will end the season with just six appearances (five starts) for Leverkusen, with 12 more appearances coming during a short spell in Roma, whom he will return from loan to.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Patrik Schick - Nets late game winner Schick scored a goal while taking five shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 4-3 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Schick found the back of the net in the 94th minute scoring the game winning goal to claim all three points for Leverkusen. The forward has scored twice while combining for 10 shots and three chances created over his last three Bundesliga fixtures.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Granit Xhaka - Scores on own net Xhaka had an own goal while taking an off target shot, crossing once accurately and creating a chance during Sunday's 4-3 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Xhaka scored on his own goal in the 62nd minute, restoring a two goal lead for Stuttgart at the time. The midfielder remains on a constant starter for Leverkusen bridging the gap between attack and defense for his side.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Piero Hincapie - Scores rare goal Hincapie scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and crossing twice inaccurately during Sunday's 4-3 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Hincapie found the back of the net in the 67th minute scoring Leverkusen's second goal. The goal was the first since September in league play for Hincapie who has started just one of Leverkusen's last three Bundesliga fixtures.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Hradecky - Holds on for win Hradecky allowed three goals while making four saves during Sunday's 4-3 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Hradecky allowed a goal in the first half and two in the second, but was backed with four goals as Leverkusen came from behind for all three points. The keeper has allowed six goals while making 11 saves over his last three Bundesliga starts.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremie Frimpong - Involved in two of four goals Frimpong scored a goal and had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing seven times (three accurate), creating two chances and making three tackles (winning all thr...

Impact Frimpong scored in the 56th minute before setting up Patrik Schick for the game winning goal in the 94th while leading Leverkusen in crosses and tackles. The goal involvements were the first since the opening match of February for Frimpong who has combined for six shots, four chances created and 17 crosses over his last three starts.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - Unused substitute Tuesday Hofmann (illness) was an unused substitute for the second leg against Bayern on Tuesday in the Champions League, confirming he has fully recovered and is available moving forward.

Impact Hofmann returned Tuesday and remained on the bench against Bayern. This confirms he has fully recovered from his illness and is available moving forward. That said, he has only been a bench option this season and will likely remain one for now.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Tella - Surprisingly out Tella (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's trip to Stuttgart, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Tella isn't an option for Sunday's match, a surprising turn after the winger played the full 90 last time out in the Bundesliga. He went unused in the Champions League during a 2-0 loss to Munich, and it now appears that was likely due to injury, and not a planned rotation.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Edmond Tapsoba - Unavailable Sunday Tapsoba (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's trip to Stuttgart, per manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Tapsoba returned to the bench for a Tuesday match against Munich in the Champions League, but in the end he wasn't deemed fit. The defender was hoping to make a full return for Sunday's clash with Stuttgart, and was instead ruled out. His first chance to return should be a March 28 clash with Bochum.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Out before break Hermoso (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's trip to Stuttgart, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Hermoso isn't an option for Sunday's trip to Stuttgart, and will now have the international break to try and get fit. The defender's absence will be tough to deal with, especially with Edmond Tapsoba also ruled out. Nordi Mukiele could slide into central defense with Hermoso out for Sunday's match.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Tah - Energetic defensive performance Tah generated two tackles (two won) and six clearances in Tuesday's 2-0 loss against Bayern Munich.

Impact Tah led the Bayer Leverkusen defensive effort Tuesday with six clearances,, though he was unable to keep the Bayern Munich attack at-bay in a 2-0 defeat. The central defender also logged one block during his 90 minutes of play. Over the 2024/2025 Champions League campaign, Tah contributed to five clean sheets over his 10 appearances (10 starts).

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremie Frimpong - Attempts nine crosses in defeat Frimpong had two shots (one on goal), nine crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Bayern Munich.

Impact Frimpong whipped in nine crosses (one accurate) Tuesday as Bayer Leverkusen were eliminated from Champions League contention in a 2-0 loss (5 -0 aggregate) to Bayern Munich. The wide-midfielder added one tackle (one won), two interceptions and two clearances to the team's defensive effort over his 90 minutes of play. Frimpong concludes his Champions League campaign having supplied three assists over 10 appearances (nine starts).

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Grimaldo - Whips in 13 crosses Grimaldo generated two shots (zero on goal), 13 crosses (one accurate) and nine corners in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat to Bayern Munich.

Impact Grimaldo led the Bayer Leverkusen attack Tuesday with 13 crosses (one accurate) over his 84 minutes of play as his side fell in a 2-0 defeat to Bayern Munich. The wide-midfielder added one tackle (one won) to the team's defensive effort. Grimaldo concludes his Champions League campaign having scored twice and supplied one assist over 10 appearances (10 starts).

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Hradecky - Concedes twice in defeat Hradecky had three saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Hradecky turned aside three of five Bayern Munich shots on target Tuesday as Bayer Leverkusen fell in a 2-0 defeat and were eliminated from Champions League contention by virtue of a 5-0 aggregate score. Leverkusen's first-choice keeper concludes the European campaign having made four appearances (four starts), 15 saves and five clearances while conceding six goals and recording two clean sheets. Hradecky is likely to be in net Sunday when Leverkusen travel to VfB Stuttgart in Bundesliga play.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nordi Mukiele - Clears suspension Mukiele is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward.

Impact Mukiele was sent off in the first leg against Bayern and missed the second leg due to suspension. The French defender is now available after serving his ban, though his return will not come in the Champions League since his team was eliminated.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Brought off injured Hermoso was brought off with an apparent injury during the first half of Tuesday's clash with Munich.

Impact Hermoso was brought off before half time in clear discomfort, with Robert Andrich coming on to replace him. Andrich is a more attacking option in the midfield as opposed to a like-for-like sub option in defense. Edmond Tapsoba could be back in the starting XI against Stuttgart if Hermoso's injury proves severe.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Edmond Tapsoba - Good to go Tapsoba (undisclosed) is on the bench for Tuesday's clash with Munich.

Impact Tapsoba was deemed questionable for Tuesday's clash with Munich, but passed the late checks and is available off the bench. The defender wasn't deemed fit enough to start, but is available and if Leverkusen pull the deficit back he could be brought off the bench to try and close the game down.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Granit Xhaka - Starting against Munich Xhaka (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash with Munich.

Impact Xhaka was a doubt for Tuesday's clash, but passed the late fitness test and was deemed fit to start. The midfielder is now available and could be crucial as Leverkusen try and turn overturn a deficit from the first leg against their domestic foes.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - Doesn't train, won't play Tuesday Hofmann (illness) is out for Tuesday's match against Bayern Munich after not training Monday, according to Rune Gjerulff of Buli News.

Impact Hofmann will not make the call after his absence this weekend, as he appears to still be dealing with an illness. Luckily for the club, this is a minor absence, as is not a regular starter and last saw a start when facing Bochum in league play on Nov. 9. He will look ahead to their next contest for a return, likely not missing too much more time with an illness.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Granit Xhaka - Trains Monday, possibility Tuesday Xhaka (undisclosed) was included in training Monday and is questionable for Tuesday's contest against Bayern Munich, according to Rune Gjerulff of Buli News.

Impact Xhaka looks to be in a decent spot after his early exit from their match over the weekend, with the midfielder returning to training Monday. This leaves him in a solid spot to return against Bayern, likely needing to past a late fitness test to be an option. He is a critical part of the team and will be expected to see the start if deemed fit.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Edmond Tapsoba - Questionable after training Tapsoba (undisclosed) was included in training Monday and is questionable for Tuesdays match against Bayern Munich, according to Rune Gjerulff of Buli News.

Impact Tapsoba has received a positive update ahead of the second leg of their contest against Bayern Munich, as he was training Monday. This leaves a solid gap for the defender to make the call if deemed fit ahead of match time. He is a regular starter and will hope to earn that spot back immediately after his early exit last contest.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Andrich - Trains Monday Andrich (illness) was included in training Monday and is questionable for Tuesday's match against Bayern Munich, according to Rune Gjerulff of Buli News.

Impact Andrich trained Monday, leading many to believe he should be fit for Tuesday's UCL contest. This comes after he missed their last two outings, hopefully ending that spell Tuesday. He sees more of a rotational spot despite starting in 17 of his 23 appearances, going unused quote often, and could see a starting or bench spot if fit to face Bayern.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Wirtz - Out for several weeks Wirtz suffered a ligament injury to his right ankle in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Bremen. He will be sidelined for several weeks, the club announced.

Impact Wirtz was forced off just 13 minutes after entering the pitch in the second half of Saturday's clash with Bremen following a bad challenge. MRI scans later revealed a ligament injury to his right ankle, which will sideline him for several weeks. Emiliano Buendia is expected to take on a larger role in the front line until Wirtz fully recovers.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE