Kai Havertz has already been praised after the 3-2 victory in the Europa League away to Ludogorets Rasgrad with his two goals playing a big part in the win for Bayer 04. On Sunday afternoon, the 19-year-old Germany international rounded off a great week and helped the Werkself secure a 1-0 win against Mainz 05 with his headed goal on 62 minutes. No surprise that the attacking midfielder has again received very positive coverage in the match reports.
Show moreMainz 05 visit the Werkself (kick-off: 15.30 CET) in the penultimate fixture on matchday four. For Bayer 04 it's a question of carrying on from the successful start to the Europa League campaign in Bulgaria during the week, that is coming back from two goals down to win 3-2 away to Ludogorets Rasgrad on Thursday night. Leverkusen marked their return to the European stage with a solid team performance.
Show moreAfter the 3-2 win against Ludogorets Rasgrad, the Werkself set off home from Bulgaria on the same night. The team arrived at the BayArena on Friday just before 8 o'clock in the morning after a long delay due to a technical defect with the plane. Just back in Leverkusen from the first group game in the Europa league and the focus swiftly returns to the Bundesliga. The Werkself entertain FSV Mainz 05 on Sunday (23 September, 15.30 CET).
Show moreAfter the Europa League opener in Bulgaria, Bayer 04 are back in Bundesliga action at the weekend with a home game against FSV Mainz 05 on Sunday (23 September, 15.30 CET). The opponents from Rhein-Hesse are one of the surprises of the young season to date – and they have recently made much use of homegrown players. The lowdown on Mainz 05.
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