OCTOBER 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
LEVERKUSEN 6-5-1 · 3RD IN BUNDESLIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
6-5-1 · 3RD IN BUNDESLIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs FC St. Pauli (H) · Sat 2:30PM
LEV -463 TOTAL 3.5
Inside Xabi Alonso's first week at Bayer Leverkusen Alonso’s drive should still instil a sense of togetherness at Bayer, who play fine football but undermine themselves with silly mistakes
Jeremie Frimpong - Completes suspension against Porto Frimpong completed his one-match suspension during Wednesday's 3-0 loss Porto.
Impact Frimpong excelled with two goals against Schalke in his first game under new manager Xabi Alonso but was already suspended following a red card picked up last week in the home leg against the Portuguese side. He'll now be available in both league and European competition going forward as long as he doesn't pick up any more bans.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Champions League: 5 things we learned from Matchday 4
FC Barcelona live, Mohamed Salah shines and three more of Doug McIntyre's takeaways from Champions League Matchday 4.OCTOBER 13, 2022
Barcelona, Atlético on brink of early Champions League exits
Barcelona was saved from Champions League elimination by Robert Lewandowski’s late goalsOCTOBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Porto: Extended Highlights | UCL Group Stage MD 4
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Alonso's Leverkusen loses 3-0 to Porto in Champions League
Two goals for Mehdi Taremi from the penalty spot and superb goalkeeping from Diogo Costa lifted Porto to a 3-0 win over Bayer LeverkusenOCTOBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brugge draws with Atlético, advances in Champions League
Club Brugge has held Atlético Madrid to a 0-0 draw on the road to become only the second Belgian club to reach the round of 16 of the Champions LeagueOCTOBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moussa Diaby - Limps off Diaby was forced off during stoppage time in Wednesday's Champions League defeat to Porto.
Impact Diaby picked up an injury to take a bad day and turn it even worse. The midfielder is one of the most talented attackers on a struggling Leverkusen side and he seemed extremely upset coming off the pitch. The hope is this isn't a long-term muscular injury but it wasn't a good sign. Adam Hlozek would likely see more starting time if Diaby is ruled out long-term. Diaby is a major doubt for Saturday's trip to Frankfurt.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Barcelona looks to avoid exit in Champions League
The fourth round of group matches in the Champions League wraps up with Barcelona looking to avoid another humiliating early exit from the competitionOCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Robert Andrich - Suspended for Wednesday's game Andrich will miss Wednesday's match against Porto due to a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Andrich managed to pick up bookings in all three of the group stage rounds so far. As he's added more to the attack with one goal and two assists in his last six games, Andrich's absence might put a damper on his form. For now, Kerem Demirbay could take Andrich's place in the lineup for Wednesday's game.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sardar Azmoun - Still out Azmoun (strain) will miss Wednesday's match against Porto.
Impact Azmoun has missed the last couple of matches and remains out for at least one more contest. He's logged just two starts in 10 appearances and has yet to score.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Barcelona needs to beat Inter to avoid another early exit
Barcelona could be on the verge of another humiliating group-stage exit from the Champions LeagueOCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Xabi Alonso brings big Bayer-Win | Bayer Leverkusen - FC Schalke 4-0 | All Goals | MD 9 – Bundesliga
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Xabi Alonso celebrates 4-0 win on Leverkusen coaching debut Xabi Alonso has steered Bayer Leverkusen to just its second Bundesliga win of the season by 4-0 against visiting Schalke in his top-level co...
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Leverkusen win 4-0 over Schalke in Alonso's first game in charge Bayer Leverkusen thrashed Schalke 4-0 in Xabi Alonso’s first match in charge of the Bundesliga side. Alonso replaced Gerardo Seoane earlier...
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jonathan Tah - Helps Leverkusen to clean sheet Tah made an interception, a tackle and a clearance during Saturday's 4-0 win over Schalke.
Impact Tah helped Leverkusen keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back four on Saturday. The centerback is a nailed on starter, playing 780 of a possible 810 league minutes this season while helping Leverkusen to two clean sheets.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lukas Hradecky - Much needed clean sheet Hradecky kept a clean sheet while making a save during Saturday's 4-0 win over Schalke.
Impact Hradecky helped Leverkusen claim all three points by shutting out Schalke on Saturday. The clean sheet was the second in eight league starts for the keeper while his lone save upped his season total to 24.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Andrich - Second assist of season Andrich had an assist with his lone chance created while making two tackles (winning one) during Saturday's 4-0 win over Schalke.
Impact Andrich set up Moussa Diaby in the 38th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the second of the season for Andrich as he's more known for his defensive work in the heart of Leverkusen's midfield.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremie Frimpong - Nets brace Saturday Frimpong scored twice from two shots while crossing three times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 4-0 win over Schalke.
Impact Frimpong was excellent going forward for Leverkusen, scoring goals in the 41st and 52nd minute. The goals upped the full-back's season total to four as he combined extremely well with Moussa Diaby on a dangerous ride side of attack for Leverkusen.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paulinho - Efficient as substitute Paulinho scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 4-0 win over Schalke.
Impact Paulinho entered the match in the 88th minute and scored just two minutes into his appearance for Leverkusen's final goal. The goal was the first of the season for the attacker as he's been out of favor at the club, playing just 26 minutes so far this season.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Amine Adli - Assists as substitute Adli had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once accurately during Saturday's 4-0 win over Schalke.
Impact Adli entered the match in the 64th minute and set up Paulinho for Leverkusen's final goal in the 90th. The assist was the first of the season for Adli as he's made just three appearances off the bench for Leverkusen.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrik Schick - Two shots against Schalke Schick took two off target shots and created a chance during Saturday's match with Schalke.
Impact Schick was held off the scoresheet as he continues to have a slow start to the season. The forward has just two goals in nine league starts as he's yet to find the form that led him to 24 goals a year ago. Schick was subbed off in the 72nd minute with an eye towards Leverkusen's mid week clash with Porto.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Moussa Diaby - Stars against Schalke Diaby scored a goal and had two assists while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing seven times (one accurate) and creating four chances during Saturday's match with Schalke.
Impact Diaby played a starring role, scoring in the 38th minute before assisting Jeremie Frimpong in the 41st and 52nd minutes. The goal was the first of the season for the attacker while his assists upped the attacker's season total to three. Diaby was subbed off in the 64th minute with an eye towards midweek action against Porto.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sardar Azmoun - Not ready to face Schalke Azmoun is not in the match day squad to face Schalke on Saturday.
Impact Azmoun remains out after picking up a muscle strain during warmups of Leverkusen's mid week match against Porto. The attacker had appeared in all eight Bundesliga matches prior to the injury, starting twice without scoring or assisting so far.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Iran forward Azmoun doubtful for World Cup with calf injury
Iran forward Sardar Azmoun is a doubt for the World Cup after picking up an injury while warming up for Bayer LeverkusenOCTOBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
