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Kevin Brok

Head coach

Hüzeyfe Doğan

Assistant coach

Gilbert Gorges

Assistant coach analysis

Marco Kostmann

Goalkeeping coach

Vicente Morales

Fitness coach

Oscar Balaguer Cabeza

Fitness coach

Dr. Daniel Lay

Team doctor

Manuel Schardt

Physiotherapist

Tobias Häusler

Physiotherapist

Timo Heinze

Sports psychologist

Marcel Podszus

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Liam Schardt

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U19 - 08.12.2025

Youth League decider against Newcastle United: ‘It’s in our own hands - we want to take our chance."

The situation ahead of the showdown is clear - and promising. The Bayer 04 U19s host Newcastle United on the sixth and final matchday of the 2025/26 UEFA Youth League phase. A win at the Ulrich Haberland Stadium would see the Werkself go through to the knockout stages of the competition for the first time. Ahead of the clash on Wednesday, 10 December (kick-off: 14:00 CET/livestream on bayer04.de and in the Bayer 04 app), coach Kevin Brok spoke about the successful build-up, his assessment of the match and the danger of underestimating the already eliminated English side.

U19 - 08.12.2025

Rolfes on historic Youth League opportunity: ‘I have every confidence in the lads’

In the sixth and final match of the league phase of the UEFA Youth League 2025/26, the Bayer 04 U19s have a great opportunity to advance to the knockout phase of Europe’s most prestigious youth competition for the first time. To achieve that under their own steam, they will need a win against Newcastle United at the Ulrich Haberland Stadium on Wednesday, 10 December (kick-off: 14:00 CET/ free admission). In an interview with bayer04.de, managing director sport Simon Rolfes analyses the team's performances so far and their special situation. And the 43-year-old reveals what he would be happy to do without on the day of the match.

U19 - 25.11.2025

6-0 defeat in the Youth League - U19s downed by Manchester City

After a goalless and at times evenly-matched first half, Bayer 04's U19s ultimately suffered a heavy defeat at Manchester City. Coach Kevin Brok's depleted side - including five players who were part of the senior squad for the Champions League game in the evening - lost 6-0 on Matchday 5 of the UEFA Youth League.

U19 - 24.11.2025

Youth League clash at Manchester City: 'Big challenge we want to tackle in the best possible way'

Will the Bayer 04 U19s take the next step towards their first appearance in the knockout stage of the UEFA Youth League in the away game at Manchester City? Coach Kevin Brok is well aware of this historic opportunity, but he's not about to start worrying about the maths: "We're not concerned with the question of what might be good enough. We invest everything we can and always aim for the maximum. That's our way." The game on this penultimate Matchday 5 of the league phase takes place on Tuesday, 25 November (kick-off: 16:00 CET) at the Manchester City Academy Stadium. Werkself TV will be broadcasting the whole match exclusively for Bayer 04 club members live from 15:50 CET....

U19 - 23.11.2025

Over €1,000: U19s donate contents of last season's team kitty to ‘Wishes come true’ project

Charitable commitment under the cross: Bayer 04's U19s have donated the contents of their team kitty from the 2024/25 season to the charitable project ‘Wishes come true’. Defender Ferdinand Pohl, on behalf of the entire team, handed over a whopping €1,150 in the form of a symbolic cheque at the BayArena this week.

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Youth League decider against Newcastle United: ‘It’s in our own hands - we want to take our chance."

Rolfes on historic Youth League opportunity: ‘I have every confidence in the lads’

6-0 defeat in the Youth League - U19s downed by Manchester City

Youth League clash at Manchester City: 'Big challenge we want to tackle in the best possible way'

Over €1,000: U19s donate contents of last season's team kitty to ‘Wishes come true’ project

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