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Remains starter Tapsoba has started every match in all competitions, coming off just once.

Impact Tapsoba has been the top central defensive option in the starting XI, though Leverkusen have been far less impressive defensively this season. The center-back is busy behind the ball in most matches, but he only has two clean sheets across the Bundesliga and Champions League.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Majors role continues Tapsoba made 28 appearances (23 starts) in the Bundesliga, assisting once.

Impact Tapsoba's role as the primary center-back alongside Jonathan Tah kept steady once more, as he surpassed 2,000 minutes yet again. The defender remains one of the constants in the backline and a major piece of the starting XI. Barring injury Tapsoba will head into 2024/25 as one of the top defensive options in Leverkusen.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 12 • GOAL.COM

Assists late goal Tapsoba had an assist while creating two chances, blocking a shot, making two interceptions, a tackle and two clearances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Bayern.

Impact Tapsoba set up Jeremie Frimpong in stoppage time to assist Leverkusen's final goal while leading the team in chances created, blocks and interceptions. It was Tapsoba's first start since December after being away at AFCON with the assist being his first goal involvement in the league this season.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Leverkusen Tapsoba (AFCON) is back with the team for Saturday's contest against Koln, as manager Xabi Alonso announced during his presser Friday, "I have more options: for me, it's better now...

Impact Tapsoba has finally returned from his international duties with Burkina Faso following their elimination from the tournament, missing the club's past three matches due to his absence. This should be a huge boost back into the squad for Leverkusen, as the defender has only lined up once outside of the starting XI when healthy. He most likely will return to the starting XI Saturday, gaining back his regular role in the center of the defense.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Burkina Faso's Edmond Tapsoba hoping for country's first Africa Cup title after years of near misses

Burkina Faso is bidding for its first African Cup of Nations title after one final and two semifinal appearances since 2013

JANUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heading to AFCON Tapsoba has been called up to represent Burkina Faso ahead of th 2024 AFCON, his league announced Wednesday.

Impact Tapsoba absence from the squad from around the month due to the AFCOn will take a big tole on the club, as he has been a regular starter in the defense this season, starting in all but four matches thus far. Expect the likes of Piero Hincapie and Timothy Fosu-Mensah to take most of the time as the center back pairing while Tapsoba is out, especially seeing Odilon Kossounou will also be away with the Ivory Coast national team. He could be back with the club in around a month, but that will fully depend on how far his nation makes it the AFCON.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Plays for Burkina Faso Tapsoba (hand) went the full 90 minutes for Burkina Faso against Ethiopia on Tuesday.

Impact Tapsoba has missed his last two club competitions after undergoing hand surgery but was able to recover in time to play for his country. Prior to his absence, the central defender was a mainstay in the starting XI, featuring in all 13 matches for the club. With his injury concerns behind him, Tapsoba should get the start versus Werder Bremen on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Already training Tapsoba (hand) is back in training with the Burkina Faso national team.

Impact Tapsoba underwent a minor surgery on his fractured hand and is already back in training. While he will need to wear a protective splint for the next month Tapsoba should be able to return as early as a Nov. 25 trip to Bremen. If he can't go for the Bremen clash it would be Josip Stanisic who gets another start.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Underdone hand surgery Tapsoba has undergone successful hand surgery and is set to miss the next two matches.

Impact Tapsoba first picked up his hand injury during the DFB Pokal clash with Sandhausen. He's started all 13 matches played, recording a goal with 34 clearances in that span. Odilon Kossounou will likely get the start in his absence, though having to picked up a thigh injury on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Hoffenheim Tapsoba (hand) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Hoffenheim.

Impact Xabi Alonso had already confirmed Tapsoba would be part of the squad, so it's not surprising to see him in the XI if healthy. Tapsoba is in line to make a 13th consecutive start in all competitions and should lead Leverkusen's defensive line once again.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday Tapsoba (hand) will be good to go for Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim, per manager Xabi Alonso. "Edmond Tapsoba will be there tomorrow. He will train today and will be ready for act...

Impact Tapsoba's starting spot is not affected as he has played the last 12 matches in a row, averaging about 2.1 clearances per game. He also has a goal in the last six contests, totaling 13 clearances and five interceptions in that span.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up hand issue Tapsoba picked up a hand injury during a DFB Pokal clash against Sandhausen.

Impact Tapsoba picked up the hand issue that wasn't deemed to be a serious problem. The defender should be fully fit and ready to go for a Saturday trip to Hoffenheim back in Bundesliga action. If he can't go it would be Josip Stanisic who slots back into the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Tapsoba (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Wolfsburg.

Impact Tapsoba was spotted in training earlier this week, so it's not surprising to see him in the starting lineup. He will slot in his regular center-back role alongside Josip Stanisic and Jonathan Tah.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with ball on Monday Tapsoba (undisclosed) was viewed in training on Monday ahead of Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Tapsoba looks to be making a speedy recovery after already being viewed training just a week after picking up the knock. The defender had initially picked up the injury while competing for Burkina Faso during the international break but is still yet to have any further information released on the knock. However, it does seem like Tapsoba could be an option for Saturday after already rejoining training. If he is not able to play, then expect Piero Hincapie to start.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knock Tapsoba went down with an undisclosed injury on Monday while on international duty with Burkina Faso.

Impact Tapsoba could be set for some time on the sideline after going down with a knock on Monday. The defender was forced to withdraw from international team duty with Burkina Faso due to the injury. However, he should have adequate time to recover, with two weeks until his next match with Leverkusen. If Tapsoba is not ready for Leverkusen's first game after the break against Wolfsburg, expect Piero Hincapie to take over his role in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes major role Tapsoba made 33 appearances (32 starts) playing all but one match in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Tapsoba set new career-highs across the board with 2,872 minutes and 33 appearances as well as 100 clearances. With Jonathan Tah likely moving on in the transfer window Tapsoba would figure to continue this major role alongside Piero Hincapie. Tapsoba impressively managed just five yellow cards despite the major playing time in the Bundesliga.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Union Berlin Tapsoba (strain) is in Leverkusen's starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Tapsoba missed last weekend's win over Leipzig due to a muscular injury but he's been back in team training for a few days now and is fit enough to return to the XI in central defense for Saturday's match.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team training Tapsoba (strain) returned to team training Wednesday, Leverkusen announced.

Impact Tapsoba made his way back to team training Wednesday after missing a Sunday clash with Leipzig due to a muscular issue. The defender could return to the starting XI as soon as Saturday's trip to Union Berlin if he is able to avoid any training setbacks.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Missing with muscle strain Tapsoba is not in the match day squad to face Leipzig on Sunday due to a muscle strain.

Impact Tapsoba misses out on Sunday's match after succumbing to the injury in the buildup. The centerback's absence has been deemed precautionary, so he could return by next week's clash against Union Berlin.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five clearances in upset Tapsoba made five clearances and three tackles during Sunday's 2-1 win over Bayern Munich.

Impact Tapsoba got the start and went the full 90 during Sunday's win, piling on the defensive volume in the impressive upset. The defender has been a nailed-on starter alongside Jonathan Tah throughout the season, generally in a back three.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts penalty in win Tapsoba scored a goal with his lone shot while making an interception and five clearances during Wednesday's match against Bochum.

Impact Tapsoba found the back of the net in the eighth minute converting a penalty to open the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season for the defender while the clean sheet was the fourth he's helped Leverkusen to in 17 appearances.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Major role through first half Tapsoba started and played 15 matches during the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Tapsoba was held to a more limited role due to injury in the 2021/22 campaign, but now seems set to play nearly every minute in the 2022/23 campaign. The defender has a nailed-on role in the defense, though issues with the Leverkusen team as a whole have held him to just three clean sheets in 15 matches.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three tackles in loss Tapsoba had three tackles (three won), two clearances, and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to RB Leipzig.

Impact Tapsoba has been a nailed-on starter in the Bundesliga, with 12 starts from 12 possible matches, going the full 90 more often than not. The defender has offered next to nothing going forward but consistently fills the stat sheet behind the ball. Leverkusen's defensive woes give Tapsoba little clean sheet upside, capping his fantasy value in general.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal once more Tapsoba has kept only a single clean sheet across eight matches in all competitions before the international break.

Impact Tapsoba and the Leverkusen defense have failed to keep clean sheets, knocking down the value of any Leverkusen center-backs. The defender will hope to find more consistent defensive showings on the other side of the international break as Leverkusen look to climb up the table.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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