A week ago, the video games manufacturer Electronic Arts (EA) together with the German Football League (DFL) announced the six nominations for the vote for Bundesliga Player of the Month for January 2025. Florian Wirtz was joined on the list of nominees by Willi Orban and Xavi Simons (both RB Leipzig), Joshua Kimmich and Michael Olise (both Bayern Munich) plus Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen).
In January, Wirtz scored two goals and provided three assists in four Bundesliga matches (three wins, one draw). In the 3-1 win against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Matchday 18, the 21 year-old netted a brace and set up one goal and he provided the two assists for the Leverkusen goals in the 2-2 draw at RB Leipzig. Wirtz – together with Omar Marmoush, now at Manchester City – is the best provider in the Bundesliga with nine assists so far.
ALL THE BAYER 04 PLAYER OF THE MONTH AWARD WINNERS:
The Werkself fell to defeat in their final friendly match of pre-season. The Black and Reds suffered a 2-0 (H-T: 1-0) defeat at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge. The hosts scored the first goal early on, with Estevao converting a rebound off the crossbar in the 18th minute. The second half was dominated by numerous substitutions on both sides, but the Blues still managed to increase their lead in the closing stages through Joao Pedro, who made it 2-0 in stoppage time (90’+1).
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With the departure of Lukas Hradecky, a model pro with not a trace of extravagance, eccentricity or egomania, Bayer 04 is losing not only an outstanding goalkeeper and captain after a successful and historic seven-year partnership, but also a very fine character.
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The Werkself travel to England for their final pre-season friendly in 2025/26. Today’s game on Friday, 8 August, kicks off at 20:00 CEST (19:00 local), when Erik ten Hag’s team take on Chelsea at Stamford Bride. The matchday news has all the info on the dress rehearsal against the Club World Cup winners
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen fans can look forward to a new catering concept at Werkself home games in the BayArena from summer 2026 onwards. Full-service caterer Aramark will be responsible for catering in the public and hospitality areas of the Leverkusen stadium and in the Schwadbud from the start of the 2026/27 season. In addition, the Frankfurt-based company will also provide catering for all conferences and other events at the BayArena.
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