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Coaches/staff

Coaches

Sergi Runge

Assistant Coach

David Thiel

Goalkeeping coach

Miguel Angel Campos Vasquez

Assistant coach analysis

Simon Lackmann

First-team analyst

Dr. Malte Krüger

Head of sports science and fitness

Prisca Volmary

Sports scientist

Staff

Hans-Peter Lehnhoff

Team liaison manager

Dr. Karl-Heinrich Dittmar

Head team doctor

Dr. Philipp Ehrenstein

Team doctor

Dr. Stefan Porten

Team doctor

Sven Elsinger

Head of physiotherapy and rehabilitation

Ill-Han Yu

Head physiotherapist

Florian Kroder

Physiotherapist

Jonas Schmitt

Physiotherapist

David Jann

Physiotherapist

Stephan Hartner

Physiotherapist

Ahura Bassimtabar

Physiotherapist

Christian Beckers

Head of support staff

Martin Kowatzki

Support staff

Markus Irmer

Support staff

Lena Kadlec

Sports Nutritionist (External)

Werkstatt

Carsten Rademacher

Head of department

Hans-Jörg Schneider

Physiotherapist

Florian Cordes

Physiotherapist

Nematollah Beigizadeh

Physiotherapist

Philipp Karcher

Physiotherapist/ Rehabilitation trainer

Tim Hielscher

Physiotherapist, Osteopath and Sports Scientist

Gregor Stumpf

Rehabilitation trainer

Vladislav Kats

Rehabilitation trainer

Sabine Christmann-Schaaf

Administrative management and medical assistant

News

Bundesliga - 12.09.2025

Matchday news #B04SGE: S-Bahn cancellations affect Eintracht Frankfurt clash

For the first match under head coach Kasper Hjulmand on Friday night, 12 September (kick-off: 20:30 CEST/live on Sky and WOW), the Werkself welcome an Eintracht Frankfurt side in impressive early form. The Eagles counter-attacking and clinical finishing have stood out in their previous wins this term. Important advice for all fans travelling to and from the match by train: There will be cancellations of S-Bahn services to and from Leverkusen Mitte in both directions. The latest information on tonight’s match.

Die PK vor dem ersten Heimspiel unter Kasper Hjulmand | 3. Spieltag

Werkself-TV - 11.09.2025

Hjulmand ahead of #B04SGE: ‘I feel a great energy in the team’

Premiere on the touchline: When the Werkself welcome Eintracht Frankfurt to the BayArena tomorrow, Friday 12 September, at 20.30 CEST, Kasper Hjulmand will make his debut as head coach of Bayer 04. Ahead of the clash on Bundesliga matchday 3 in 2025/26, the 53-year-old Dane spoke about his excitement ahead of his first game, the short preparation time and the strengths of his opponents.

Bundesliga - 11.09.2025

Our next opponents: Eintracht off to a flying start

Eintracht Frankfurt have made a perfect start to the season: The 5-0 victory in the first round of the DFB Pokal at Oberliga club FV Engers 07 was followed by two impressive wins in the Bundesliga against Werder Bremen (4-1) and TSG Hoffenheim (3-1). This Friday, 12 September (kick-off: 20:30 CEST/live on Sky and WOW), the team from Frankfurt visit the BayArena. Not exactly their favourite venue. After all, the last time Eintracht scored in Leverkusen was over ten years ago. The lowdown on our next opponents.

Bayer 04 - 10.09.2025

First training session under Kasper Hjulmand - new signing Ben Seghir takes part

New Bayer 04 head coach Kasper Hjulmand led his first training session in Leverkusen on Wednesday afternoon starting intensive preparations with the Werkself for the Bundesliga home clash against Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday night, 12 September (kick-off: 20.30 CEST). A large number of players were back from international duty and a new summer signing joined his new teammates on the training ground for the first time...

Die Pressekonferenz zur Vorstellung des neuen Cheftrainers Kasper Hjulmand

Werkself-TV - 10.09.2025

Hjulmand: ‘Only Bayer 04 could give me this feeling’

Kasper Hjulmand was officially introduced as the new head coach of the Werkself on Wednesday morning. In the packed press conference room at the BayArena, the 53-year-old Dane spoke about his anticipation of working with the Werkself and why the job appeals to him so much. Managing director sport Simon Rolfes also spoke about the reasons behind Hjulmand's appointment and their similar views and beliefs.

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Videos

Werkself-TV - 11.09.2025

Hjulmand ahead of #B04SGE: ‘I feel a great energy in the team’

Werkself-TV - 10.09.2025

Hjulmand: ‘Only Bayer 04 could give me this feeling’

Werkself lässt ersten Sieg liegen | 2. Spieltag

Werkself-TV - 30.08.2025

TV highlights of 3-3 draw at SV Werder Bremen

Werkself-TV shows the highlights of Bayer 04's 3-3 draw at SV Werder Bremen on the 2nd matchday of the Bundesliga 2025/26...

Die PK vor dem Auswärtsspiel beim SV Werder Bremen | 2. Spieltag

Werkself-TV - 29.08.2025

Ten Hag ahead of #SVWB04: “Clear goal is a win” before international break

Bayer 04 play their first away game of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season as they visit Werder Bremen on Saturday (kick-off: 3.30pm CEST). Ahead of the Matchday 2 encounter, head coach Erik ten Hag spoke about the lessons from the opening defeat to Hoffenheim and the clear goal of wanting to win in Bremen.

Werkself-TV - 28.08.2025

Vázquez: ‘An option I definitely wanted to take advantage of'

Bayer 04 new signing Lucas Vázquez has had some eventful days. The experienced right-back faced the media for the first time since arriving in Leverkusen on Tuesday and after completing his first sessions on the training ground. Vázquez talked about his motivation to sign for Leverkusen, his targets with the Werkself, the attraction of German football and about recommendations regarding Bayer 04 from Xabi Alonso, Toni Kroos and Dani Carvajal.