Leverkusen Team News Page 8 - Soccer

Lukas Hradecky - Questionable to play Wednesday Hradecky is questionable for Wednesday's DFB Pokal match against Carl Zeiss Jena, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Hradecky looks to be dealing with some undisclosed issues, as he has been handed the questionable tag. He is their starting keeper, so this will be something to monitor. However, if he is left out and misses additional time, expect Matej Kovar to take his spot in net.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Terrier - Picks up injury Terrier is out for Wednesday's DFB Pokal match against Carl Zeiss Jena, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Terrier looks to be dealing with some issues, as he will not be involved in Wednesday's Pokal match. However, an injury is not confirmed, with a chance he is being left out due to facing a weaker team. Either way, this is something to watch moving forward, as he is likely to see decent time in a rotational role this campaign.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Boniface - Out Wednesday Boniface is out for Wednesday's DFB Pokal match against Carl Zeiss Jena, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Boniface will be sidelined for the first time this season, although it won't be in Bundesliga play but instead in the DFB Pokal due to undisclosed issues. There is a chance the club is holding him out against a weaker team to keep him fit for their match on Saturday. However, that is unknown, with this being something to monitor seeing he is a regular starter.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Odilon Kossounou - Out for Pokal match Kossounou is out for Wednesday's DFB Pokal match against Carl Zeiss Jena, according to manager Xabi Alonso.

Impact Kossounou will not be an option Wednesday, with the defender dealing with undisclosed issues. However, he may not be left out due to injury, and instead due to the rumors of a transfer circling the player. He already missed out on their season opener, with a move likely to be made in the coming days if that is the case.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

IN THEIR DNA 🗣️ REACTION to Bayer Leverkusen's late-game goal to beat Borussia M'gladbach | ESPN FC

AUGUST 23 • YOUTUBE

Leverkusen gets another late goal to start Bundesliga title defense with 3-2 win at Monchengladbach

The late goals just keep coming for Bayer Leverkusen

AUGUST 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

STOPPAGE TIME PENALTY?! 😳 Borussia M'Gladbach vs. Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga Highlights | ESPN FC

AUGUST 23 • YOUTUBE

Lukas Hradecky - Beaten twice opening day Hradecky allowed two goals while making five saves during Friday's 3-2 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Hradecky allowed two second half goals, but held Gladbach long enough for Leverkusen to find a late game winning goal well into stoppage time. The keeper will face a tougher test next time out in a home matchup against Leipzig.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Grimaldo - Creates four chances Grimaldo took four shots (one on goal), crossed four times (three accurate) and created four chances during Friday's 3-2 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet, but finished with the second most shots, crosses and chances created in the match while taking two of Leverkusen's four corner kicks. It will be difficult for Grimaldo to repeat his season from last year where he had 23 goal involvements, but he'll be afforded every opportunity as the locked in starter at left wing-back.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Wirtz - Opens season with brace Wirtz scored two goals while taking four shots (three on goal), crossing three times inaccurately, creating three chances and making four tackles (winning two) during Friday's 3-2...

Impact Wirtz found the back of the net in the 38th and 101st minutes, the second goal being a rebounded game winner after seeing a penalty kick saved. Wirtz is one of the main string pullers for Leverkusen and will be a consistent threat in attack for the club, though his four tackles led Leverkusen during Friday's win.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Granit Xhaka - Unleashes thunderbolt Friday Xhaka scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating five chances during Friday's 3-2 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Xhaka opened the scoring in the 12th minute, unleashing a volley from outside of the box to score in stunning fashion. The midfielder is a third of the way to last year's goal total after one match and also led Leverkusen with five chances created in Friday's win.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bayer Leverkusen wins German Supercup on penalties after another late goal to secure draw

Bayer Leverkusen is taking its knack for late goals into the new season

AUGUST 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

West Ham's powershift thrusts Tim Steidten to the fore - can they do a Bayer Leverkusen? West Ham vs Aston Villa is live on Sky Sports on Saturday - kick-off 5.30pm; Technical director Tim Steidten is calling the shots in the new...

AUGUST 16 • SKY.COM

Robert Andrich - Signs extension Andrich has agreed on a four year contract extension, keeping him on the team through June 2028.

Impact Andrich is set to remain in Germany as he enters his fourth season with Bayer Leverkusen. He played a significant role during last season's title winning campaign, having been a key rotation role, totaling 18 starts in 28 appearances. In that span. the midfielder scored four goals with two assists. With Exequiel Palacios injured, Andrich could see starts for the first few months of the campaign for Xabi Alonso's side.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Time running out for Bayern Munich! German giants given ultimatum over Jonathan Tah signing as Vincent Kompany's side stall in bid for Bayer Leverkusen star | Goal.com US Bayern Munich have reportedly been given an ultimatum over signing Jonathan Tah by Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen.

AUGUST 8 • GOAL.COM

Granit Xhaka - Plays 80 minutes in return Xhaka played 80 minutes during Wednesday's friendly against Arsenal.

Impact Xhaka returned to action during Wednesday's friendly and got the start while playing 80 minutes. It's a good sign for his ongoing recovery as he continues to work back from a torn groin. Barring any setbacks, Xhaka should be fit enough for the opening day in the Bundesliga.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Exequiel Palacios - Undergoes surgery Palacios has undergone surgery on his meniscus and is set to miss the next two to three months, according to his club.

Impact Palacios will not begin the season with the club as intended and instead will be placed on the injury list following his surgery. He received the surgery immediately after his time in Copa America around a month ago and has just returned to Leverkusen to begin his recovery. He is set to start his recovery in around four weeks, likely leaving the player out for around a month or two after. That said, don't expect him to return until sometime in October, possibly even later after such a serious operation.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bad news for Bayern Munich! Xabi Alonso hints Jonathan Tah will stay at Bayer Leverkusen despite desire to join Bundesliga rivals | Goal.com US Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has hinted that Jonathan Tah will stay at the club despite interest from Bayern Munich.

AUGUST 1 • GOAL.COM

Patrik Schick - 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

Leverkusen signs French forward Martin Terrier from Rennes

Bayer Leverkusen has signed French forward Martin Terrier from Rennes

JULY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martin Terrier - Signs with Leverkusen Terrier completed a transfer to Leverkusen from Rennes, the club announced.

Impact Terrier makes the swap to Leverkusen following some excellent seasons in France. The winger should be an immediate contributor with the German champions, offering a different look off the wing and potentially a different formation. Terrier scored seven goals and assisted three times in 24 appearances (19 starts) last season.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Granit Xhaka - Suffers torn groin Xhaka played the quarter finals of the Euros with a torn groin, Bild reports.

Impact Xhaka suffered a torn groin but played the full 120 minutes with the injury. The midfielder is now returning to Leverkusen where he will begin the recovery process. Xhaka is in doubt for pre-season, especially if the groin injury ends up requiring some sort of surgery.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Granit Xhaka - Starting as expected Xhaka (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against England.

Impact Xhaka returns as expected after undergoing scans for an adductor issue following Switzerland's round of 16 win over Italy. The midfielder has taken one shot in each of his four appearances at the Euros while compiling eight chances created, five tackles and eight clearances.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Wirtz - Nets off bench Wirtz scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 2-1 loss to Spain. In addition, he was given a yellow ca...

Impact Wirtz came off the bench and scored a heroic late equalizer, but in the end it wasn't enough as Germany were defeated. Wirtz fell out of the starting XI for the knockout stage of the Euros but he still had a strong tournament when he was on the pitch. The Bundesliga player of the year now returns to defending champions Leverkusen.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bayer Leverkusen will start its Bundesliga title defense at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Aug. 23

German champion Bayer Leverkusen will kick off its Bundesliga title defense away to local rival Borussia Moenchengladbach on Aug. 23

JULY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Leverkusen gets another late goal to start Bundesliga title defense with 3-2 win at Monchengladbach

Bayer Leverkusen wins German Supercup on penalties after another late goal to secure draw

Leverkusen signs French forward Martin Terrier from Rennes

Bayer Leverkusen will start its Bundesliga title defense at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Aug. 23