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・November 23, 2024 November 23 Nov 23

Bayer Leverkusen closes match on 5-0 run, handles FC Heidenheim

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Arthur - Assists in return to pitchArthur assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 5-2 win versus FC Heidenheim.

ImpactArthur entered the match for the final 21 minutes of play Saturday, providing the cross to setup Bayer Leverkusen's fourth goal as they defeated Heidenheim 5-2 in a comeback victory. The appearance was Arthur's first after being left off the team sheet or going as an unused substitute over Leverkusen's previous 12 fixtures (all competitions). The young defender made just four appearances (two starts) for Leverkusen in all competitions over the 2023/2024 season. He has now made just two appearances (zero starts) thus far in the 2024/2025 season.

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Nathan Tella - Assists off benchTella assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-2 win against FC Heidenheim.

ImpactTella was summoned just before halftime to enter the match for an injured Jeremie Frimpong. In just over one half of football, the attacking midfielder provided his first assist of the season while contributing two tackles (two won) to the team's defensive effort. The 45 minute shift marked the second longest Bundesliga appearance of the season for Tella who has made just seven appearances (one start) over Leverkusen's first 11 league matches.

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Florian Wirtz - Registers assist in shellackingWirtz assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-2 win versus FC Heidenheim.

ImpactWirtz supplied the assist Saturday for Bayer Leverkusen's third and decisive goal in their 5-2 victory over Heidenheim. The assist marked back-to-back appearances in which Wirtz has found a pass unlocking the opponent's defensive ranks. On the season, the talented attacking midfielder has scored four goals and offered three assists over 11 league appearances (10 starts).

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Exequiel Palacios - Goal and assist in routPalacios scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and four chances created in Saturday's 5-2 victory against FC Heidenheim.

ImpactPalacios bagged his first goal and third assist of the Bundesliga season Saturday in a rare staring opportunity after making just five appearances (two starts) over Leverkusen's first 11 league fixtures. The midfielder also added one tackle (one won) and an interception to the defensive effort. With teammate and fellow midfielder Jeremie Frimpong being removed from Saturday's action with an apparent injury, Palacios will have made his case for additional opportunities with the Leverkusen starting XI.

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Granit Xhaka - Scores and breaks assist droughtXhaka scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and five chances created in Saturday's 5-2 victory over FC Heidenheim.

ImpactXhaka assisted Leverkusen's third and go-ahead goal Saturday, as well as scored their fifth goal with a curled effort from outside of the box as they defeated Heidenheim by a margin of 5-2. The assist was Xhaka's first in eight appearances (seven starts) in all competitions. The midfielder is an integral member of the Leverkusen starting XI, as evidenced by the fact that he has started and played every minute of their 11 Bundesliga fixtures while netting two goals and supplying four assists.

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Patrik Schick - Hat trick heroSchick scored three goals to go with six shots (four on goal) in Saturday's 5-2 win versus FC Heidenheim.

ImpactSchick scored Bayer Leverkusen's second, third and fourth goals Saturday to lift Leverkusen from behind to a 5-2 victory over Heidenheim. After making seven appearances (one start) through Leverkusen's first nine league fixtures, Schick has impressed in two successive starting appearances by attempting 10 shots (six on goal) and scoring four times. With injuries to the Leverkusen attacking unit, Schick is making his case for an increase in minutes.

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Lukas Hradecky - One save in victoryHradecky made one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 5-2 win against FC Heidenheim.

ImpactHradecky enjoyed a less labor-intensive shift between the stick Saturday as Bayer Leverkusen managed 79% possession and he faced just three shots on target, allowing two goals. Since being left on the bench for a Champions league fixture Oct. 23, the veteran keeper has made five appearances (five starts) in all competitions. Over that span, he's made 14 saves, three clearances, allowed nine goals and recorded a single clean sheet. Hradecky's next challenge in league play is likely to come Saturday when Leverkusen travel to Union Berlin who are averaging just 0.82 goals per fixture through 11 matches played.

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