Both Bayer 04 and Lucas Alario had to be extremely patient before the striker could make his first appearance for his new club. After his former club River Plate refused to accept the transfer payment, which led to the 24-year-old Argentinian being refused permission to play, a fast track FIFA hearing was put into effect. FIFA gave their approval on Thursday evening and that marked the end of a 20-day waiting period. The striker made his debut for the Werkself on Sunday in the 3-0 victory over Hamburg SV. The new number 13 took time out three days later to face the press.
Show moreAs expected, one player was the centre of attention on Sunday night after a deserved 3-0 win for the Werkself against Hamburg SV: Lucas Alario. Bayer 04 coach Heiko Herrlich greeted the announcement on Thursday that the Argentinian new signing was finally able to play for the Werkself as "great news we've waited a long time for." The striker was in the starting eleven against HSV and his quality stood out and not just for his goal. Two other Bayer 04 players joined him as the focus of media attention. What the papers say about the Hamburg game.
Show moreBundesliga matchday six ends on Sunday with the Werkself entertaining Hamburg SV at the BayArena. The game kicks off at 18.00 CET and the referee is Dr. Robert Kampka from Mainz. The countdown to kick-off:
Show moreIf there is a positive in the defeat in a busy week of fixtures then it is the ability to quickly make amends. That is exactly what the Werkself and head coach Heiko Herrlich are aiming for ahead of the home game against Hamburg SV on Sunday (18.00 CET). "The players want to put things right against HSV," said the Bayer 04 coach at the pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon.
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