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Coaches/staff

Coaches

Sergi Runge

Assistant Coach

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

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

Gregor Stumpf

Rehabilitation trainer

Florian Cordes

Physiotherapist

Vladislav Kats

Rehabilitation trainer

Philipp Karcher

Physiotherapist/ Rehabilitation trainer

Ahura Bassimtabar

Physiotherapist

Tim Hielscher

Physiotherapist, Osteopath and Sports Scientist

Nematollah Beigizadeh

Physiotherapist

Sabine Christmann-Schaaf

Administrative management and medical assistant

News

DFB-Pokal - 03.12.2025

Werkself review #BVBB04: ‘Very good defending’ brings DFB Pokal revenge

The Werkself have reached the quarter-finals of the DFB Pokal for the third time in a row. Thanks to a goal from Ibrahim Maza and, according to coach Kasper Hjulmand, a strong defensive performance, Bayer 04 once again defeated a Bundesliga rival in the DFB Pokal tie in Dortmund. The Werkself review of the 1-0 win at Signal Iduna Park.

Jonas Hofmann und Ibrahim Maza nach dem 1:0

DFB-Pokal - 02.12.2025

1-0 in Dortmund - Werkself progress to the quarter-finals of the DFB Pokal!

A thriller with a successful outcome! The Werkself won the round of 16 clash at Borussia Dortmund by a goal to nil thanks to a 34th-minute strike from Ibrahim Maza. It means they'll be in the DFB Pokal come the spring!

DFB-Pokal - 02.12.2025

Matchday news #BVBB04: Over 7,000 fans in Dortmund - getting there early is strongly advised

For the second time in four days, Bayer 04 face Borussia Dortmund this Tuesday evening, 2 December (kick-off: 21:00 CET) - this time in the round of 16 of the DFB Pokal, with more than 7,000 fans supporting the Werkself at Signal Iduna Park. After the recent 2-1 defeat to BVB in the league, several cup stats provide hope of revenge for the Black and Reds. There are several reasons why Bayer 04 recommends getting to the round of 16 clash early, in which VAR will be in use, unlike in the previous rounds. Read on for further information on tonight’s game in our matchday news.

Die PK vor dem Pokalspiel in Dortmund | Achtelfinale DFB-Pokal

Werkself-TV - 01.12.2025

Hjulmand ahead of #BVBB04: ‘Expect another tight game’

Just three days on from the Bundesliga meeting in Leverkusen, Bayer 04 now visit Borussia Dortmund in the DFB Pokal on Tuesday (21:00 CET). Ahead of the game at the Signal Iduna Park, head coach Kasper Hjulmand spoke about how to approach this second encounter in 72 hours and a number of developments within the squad.

Werkself come up short 2-1 to Dortmund | 12th matchday

Werkself-TV - 29.11.2025

TV highlights of 2-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund

Werkself TV shows the highlights of Bayer 04's 2-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund on Matchday 12 of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season...

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Werkself-TV - 01.12.2025

Hjulmand ahead of #BVBB04: ‘Expect another tight game’

Werkself-TV - 29.11.2025

TV highlights of 2-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund

Werkself TV shows the highlights of Bayer 04's 2-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund on Matchday 12 of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season...

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Die PK vor dem Bundesliga-Heimspiel gegen Dortmund | 12. Spieltag

Werkself-TV - 28.11.2025

Hjulmand ahead of #B04BVB: ‘Play our game again’

Bayer 04 go into the first of two successive clashes with Borussia Dortmund boosted by their Champions League win at Manchester City. Ahead of the Bundesliga top match on Saturday, 29 November (kick-off: 18:30 CET), coach Kasper Hjulmand spoke about the tight schedule, BVB's strengths and returning squad members.

Superb Werkself win 2-0 at Manchester City | 5th matchday UCL

Werkself-TV - 27.11.2025

TV highlights of the 2-0 win at Man City

Werkself TV shows highlights of the 2-0 win for Bayer 04 at Manchester City on matchday 5 in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 league phase...

Pressekonferenz mit Hjulmand & Garcia | 5. Spieltag UCL

Werkself-TV - 24.11.2025

Hjulmand ahead of #MCIB04: ‘Need to force possession for ourselves’

Bayer 04 face Manchester City for the very first time as they head to England for Matchday 5 in the league phase of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League. Ahead of Tuesday’s encounter, head coach Kasper Hjulmand spoke of an “active” style of play and his “great trust in every individual”. Aleix García, who was on the books at City from 2015 to 2020, also talked at the pre-match press conference about his reunion with Pep Guardiola on a “special evening” for him.