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Florian Wirtz - Aiming for 2023 return Wirtz (ACL) is aiming for a 2023 return, according to manager Gerardo Seoane.

Impact Wirtz missed the end of the 2021/22 season, and isn't likely to return until well into the 2022/23 campaign. The 18-year-old underwent reconstructive surgery and will now look to recover as quickly as possible to continue his meteoric rise through the German ranks.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Tah - Makes 11 clearances Tah made 11 clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Tah was a part of the Leverkusen back line that allowed one goal on Saturday. The centerback didn't make a tackle or an interception but his 11 clearances led Leverkusen in the win.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrik Schick - Assists with lone chance created Schick had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two shots during Saturday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Schick set up Lucas Alario in the 53rd minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the third of the season for the forward while his two shots tied for the team-high total in the win.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrey Lunev - Starts in season finale Lunev allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Lunev drew the start for the season finale, his first appearance of the season. The keeper allowed the game tying goal in the 88th minute but did enough in the match to allow Leverkusen to find a late game winner.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moussa Diaby - Creates four chances Diaby crossed three times (one accurate) and created four chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Diaby was held off the scoresheet despite being the main creator for Leverkusen on Saturday. The attacker finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while leading Leverkusen with four chances created in the win.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchel Bakker - Sets up late game winner Bakker had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing twice inaccurately during Saturday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Bakker entered the match in the 67th minute and set up Exequiel Palacios for the game winning goal in the 97th. The assist was the fourth of the season for the fullback as he made the most of his time on the pitch.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exequiel Palacios - Claims all three points Palacios scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), making an interception and three tackles during Saturday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Palacios found the back of the net in the 97th minute to claim all three points for Leverkusen. The goal was the second of the season for the midfielder while his three tackles were the team-high total in the win.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Alario - Opens scoring on Saturday Alario scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's match with Freiburg.

Impact Alario found the back of the net in the 53rd minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the sixth of the season for the forward while his two shots were the team-high total as of his substitution in the 59th minute.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen reaches Champions League, Union stuns Freiburg

Patrik Schick has scored twice to shoot Bayer Leverkusen into the Champions League with a 4-2 win at Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moussa Diaby - Involved in two of four goals Diaby had an assist and scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing 11 times (four accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 4-2 win over Hoffenheim...

Impact Diaby set up Patrik Schick in the 34th minute before scoring himself in the 73rd to play a role in two of Leverkusen's four goals. The goal was the 13th of the season for the attacker while his assist was number 12 on the year.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Hradecky - Three saves in comeback win Hradecky allowed two goals while making three saves during Saturday's 4-2 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Hradecky allowed two first half goals but blanked Hoffenheim in the second half as Leverkusen came from behind to claim all three points. The keeper has now allowed 44 goals in 32 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 111.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charles Aranguiz - Assists with lone chance created Aranguiz had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and winning two tackles during Saturday's 4-2 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Aranguiz set up Patrik Schick in the 76th minute assisting Leverkusen's third goal. The assist was the fourth of the season for the midfielder while his two tackles led Leverkusen in the win.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Alario - Strikes as substitute Alario scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 4-2 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Alario entered the match in the 64th minute and scored Leverkusen's final goal in the 91st. The goal was the fifth of the season for the forward as he made the most of his time on the pitch.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exequiel Palacios - Second assist of season Palacios had an assist while crossing once inaccurately and creating three chances during Saturday's 4-2 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Palacios entered the match in the 64th minute and set up fellow substitute Lucas Alario in the 91st for Leverkusen's fourth goal. The assist was the second of the season for the midfielder while his three chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrik Schick - Involved in three goals Schick scored twice and had an assist while taking six shots (four on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's match with Hoffenheim.

Impact Schick found the back of the net in the 34th and 76th minutes while setting up Moussa Diaby in the 73rd to be involved in three Leverkusen goals. The goals upped the forward's season total to 24 while his assist was number two on the year.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool hosts Spurs; Nice-Nantes in French final

Quadruple-chasing Liverpool turns its attention back to the pursuit of the English Premier League title against Tottenham after reaching the Champions League final

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

European qualification brings some drama to Bundesliga

There's little excitement at the top of the Bundesliga but the clubs just below Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are providing the entertainment at the end of the season

MAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lukas Hradecky - Four saves for clean sheet Hradecky made four saves during Monday's 2-0 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Hradecky made four saves to come away with the clean sheet during Monday's win. The keeper was a solid fantasy play and looked in control throughout the match. Other than a disappointing showing against Leipzig, Hradecky has been in good form and should be a top fantasy play for the final two matches.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charles Aranguiz - Busy during win Aranguiz made four tackles and one interception during Monday's 2-0 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Aranguiz made four tackles during Monday's win, as well as adding a clearance. The midfielder has little fantasy value due to his role in defensive midfield, and is worth leaving out of most fantasy lineups. Aranguiz will look for another clean sheet against Hoffenheim next time out.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Andrich - Four tackles in win Andrich made four tackles and one interception during Monday's 2-0 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Andrich made four tackles and sent in two crosses Monday. The midfielder has been a solid fantasy option in defensive midfield and is worth targeting for his consistency even if he has a low ceiling. Andrich will be tested against Hoffenheim on short rest Saturday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moussa Diaby - Pair of assists Diaby provided two assists on six chances created during Monday's 2-0 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Diaby moved to 11 assists on the season, making him one of only two players with double-digit assists and goals in the Bundesliga. That leaves him alongside only Christopher Nkunku, some elite company. Diaby should be one of the top midfielder options for the final two matches of the Bundesliga campaign.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paulinho - Scores again Paulinho scored once on one shot during Monday's 2-0 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Paulinho scored for another match and now has scored all four of his goals for the season in his last six appearances. While it's been a quiet year for the midfielder that's less than surprising as he has only joined the first team due to injuries to players ahead of him on the depth chart. Paulinho should be a solid fantasy option for the final two matches of the season.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrik Schick - Nets in win Schick scored once on four shots (one on goal) during Monday's 2-0 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Schick scored his 22nd goal of the season as he continues a true breakout performance. The striker has been unplayable all season, converting half chances with ease and looking like one of the best in the world. Schick will remain a high-value fantasy target for the remainder of the season.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bayer Leverkusen - Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 ' Highlights ' Matchday 32 - Bundesliga 2021/22

MAY 2, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Leverkusen eyeing Champions League after win; Leipzig loses

Bayer Leverkusen has consolidated third place and Leipzig has dropped out of the Bundesliga top four after contrasting fortunes for both in their quest for Champions League qualifi...

MAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS