NADIEM AMIRI NEWS

Spotted in training Amiri (strain) was spotted in training during Thursday's session.

Impact Amiri's availability for Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim is still up in the air. The midfielder has been a consistent part of the first team when fit, both off the bench and in the starting XI, and has played everywhere from defensive midfield to striker.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscular injury Amiri picked up a muscular injury that will keep him out of the squad against Augsburg on Friday.

Impact After starting the season exclusively as a substitute, Amiri has featured in six of the club's last nine contests. With the midfielder sidelined, Mitchell Bakker looks set to play on the left side of the pitch. Once cleared to return, Amiri should be in contention for regular appearances in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eventual game winner Amiri scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Sunday's 3-2 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Amiri entered the match in the 64th minute and scored what wound up being the game winning goal just three minutes into his appearances. The goal was the second in 12 appearances for the midfielder as he's primarily been used as a substitute throughout the season.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen wins Rhine derby to ease pressure on Xabi Alonso

Moussa Diaby scored again as Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to beat Cologne 2-1 in their Rhine derby

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets as substitute Amiri scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Koln.

Impact Amiri entered the match in the 59th minute and scored Leverkusen's first goal in the 65th. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder as Amiri has struggled for playing time, making ten appearances, but just two starts through Wednesday's match.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Sunday Amiri assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-0 victory over Union Berlin.

Impact Amiri's assist was his first in the Bundesliga on just his fourth chance created. The midfielder has struggled for playing time with only two starts across his nine appearances, and generally limited minutes in those appearances. Amiri has shown upside when in the starting XI, but is unlikely to break into a full-time starting role in the second half of the season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in rare start Amiri took two shots and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw against Atletico Madrid. He also made a clearance, three interceptions and won two of two tackles...

Impact Amiri made his first start of the season Wednesday in any competition, and he played pretty well on both sides of the ball as he set up a Callum Hudson-Odoi strike against Atletico. He was inserted into midfield for this game because Charles Aranguiz (calf), Kerem Demirbay (undisclosed) and Exequiel Palacios (thigh) were all unavailable due to injury, but maybe he has earned himself a few more opportunities under new manager Xabi Alonso.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances against Bologna Amiri drew two fouls and created two scoring chances in last Saturday's 0-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Amiri closed the season with a flat performance after showing better in the previous matches. He concluded his loan spell from Bayern Leverkusen with one assist, 16 shots (six on target), 20 chances and 20 crosses (six accurate) in 13 appearances (nine starts).

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First Serie A assist Amiri had an assist while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing seven times (five accurate) and creating five chances during Friday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Amiri set up Albert Gudmundsson in the 87th minute assisting Genoa's first goal. The assist was the first in Serie A for the midfielder while his five chances created led Genoa in the win.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires in four crosses as substitute Amiri had four crosses and sustained one foul in the 1-0 loss to Verona on Monday.

Impact In an attempt to revive the offense, Amiri subbed on in the 63rd minute. Though nothing came of his aggressive crossing, the midfielder has the potential to make a big difference in the next match against Lazio.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return as substitute Amiri played for seven minutes in the 0-0 draw with Inter Milan on Friday.

Impact After missing the last two matches due to illness, Amiri was finally deemed well enough to play against Milan. Though he only played seven minutes and made no other contributions to the outcome, it remains to be seen if the midfielder will see more time against Empoli.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Inter Amiri (illness) is in good shape and will be an option Friday, coach Alexander Blessin announced.

Impact Amiri sat out the past two matches due to a stomach bug that lingered and caused his conditioning to dip. He has recovered, but the hiccup slowed down the process of getting him acclimated at his new club. He will be in contention in multiple roles. He posted eight shots, three chances, eight crosses and eight tackles in 13 Bundesliga appearances with Bayer Leverkusen before joining.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Venezia game Amiri (illness) was omitted from Genoa's squad list to face Venezia Sunday.

Impact Amiri returned to practice earlier this week, but he is not in tip-top shape yet following a stomach bug. Manolo Portanova should stay in the XI, although he will face competition from Nicolo Rovella and Albert Gudmundsson.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be option against Venezia Amiri (illness) logged a full practice Sunday, Il Secolo XIX reports.

Impact Amiri battled a stomach bug for a few days after being ruled out late for the Salernitana game, but he will not miss another match. He will be in contention with Manolo Portanova and Kelvin Yeboah in Sunday's road game against Venezia, but he is still adjusting to his new surroundings following the January switch.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with stomach bug Amiri is not in the match day squad to face Salernitana due to a stomach bug.

Impact Amiri misses out on the match with a non-COVID illness. The midfielder will hope to return for next week's match at Venezia.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Genoa Amiri has joined Genoa on a season-long loan with conditioned obligation to buy from Bayer Leverkusen, the clubs announced.

Impact Amiri fell out of favor this season and has mostly had a backup role, posting one goal, eight shots, three chances and eight crosses in 13 appearances (three starts) in Bundesliga. He is poised to be a key cog in Genoa design ie he adapts quickly. He scored twice and set up six teammates in 29 matches in his most productive campaign to date.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Positive for COVID-19 Amiri tested positive for COVID-19 Friday and won't be in the squad against Union Berlin on Saturday.

Impact While Amiri's absence is unlikely to impact the starting XI given he has featured just four times this season but his absence from the squad will impact the club's depth. Once cleared to return, the midfielder figures to remain a fringe roster option and will be hard-pressed to break into the starting XI.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

COVID outbreak at French club Troyes forces postponement

Rising numbers of COVID-19 cases have forced the postponement of a second game this weekend in France

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out with cold Amiri missed Sunday's defeat against Freiburg with a cold, Leverkusen announced before the game.

Impact Amiri was out on Sunday, but he should be recovered by the next time his side plays after the winter break on Jan. 8. He has made 12 Bundesliga appearances this season, but just three starts.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Freiburg deals demoralizing defeat to Dortmund in Bundesliga

Freiburg has put the brakes on Borussia Dortmund’s early-season optimism by holding on for a 2-1 win in the Bundesliga

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores as substitute Amiri scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 4-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Amiri entered the match in the 68th minute and scored Leverkusen's final goal in the 87th. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder while his two shots tied for the second most on the team in the win.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unstoppable Haaland leads Dortmund to 5-2 rout of Frankfurt

Erling Haaland has led Borussia Dortmund to a 5-2 rout of Eintracht Frankfurt in their Bundesliga opener

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active going forward Amiri took two off target shots, crossed four times (one accurate) and created a chance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Union Berlin.

Impact Amiri was held off the scoresheet despite being active going forward for Leverkusen. The midfielder finished with the third highest amount of shots and chances created on the team while his four crosses were the second most in the draw. Amiri was subbed off in the 76th minute.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Amiri scored a goal on two shots (two on target) in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Brazil.

Impact Amiri scored just two in 29 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen this past season but has already opened his Olympic account. While Max Kruse figures to be the focal point of the German attack against Saudi Arabia on Sunday, Amiri is certainly capable of scoring goals playing in an attacking three across the top.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss finale Amiri will be unavailable for the season finale against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday after picking up his fifth yellow card of the year.

Impact Amiri was starting for the first time in his last four appearances but still managed to find his way into the referee's book. With his season essentially over, Amiri will end the 2020-21 Bundesliga campaign with two goals on 42 shots (14 on target), six assists, 68 crosses (19 accurate) and 44 corners. The midfielder also added another goal on 16 shots (three on target) in eight Europa League contests.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE