“Niklas has proved to be a key member of the goalkeeping set-up under the Bayer Cross for many years,” said sporting director Simon Rolfes. “His attitude at every training session and his great commitment to Bayer 04 are impressive. We are happy to be able to continue to rely on him.”
For Lomb, the contract extension is “proof the club values and trusts me. I know my role very well and do it with loads of passion and motivation. I will continue to justify the confidence shown in me,” declared Lomb. “I know how important it is for a professional team to have a high level of quality in all positions in training. I will play my part in that as I’ve always done.”
Bayer 04 are away at RB Leipzig for Matchday 19 in the Bundesliga this Saturday. Kick-off at the Red Bull Arena is at 3.30pm CET. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the game in our matchday news.
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The second away game of the week takes Bayer 04 to RB Leipzig. The match between the teams lying fifth and second in the Bundesliga is on Saturday, 25 January, with the kick-off at the Red Bull Arena at 15.30 CET. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, head coach Xabi Alonso talked about the change of focus to the forthcoming clash, personnel and the all-time Bundesliga table.
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It's been an up-and-down season so far for fifth-placed RB Leipzig. The Saxony side made a promising start in the Bundesliga but suffered a number of defeats, some heavy, at the end of the year. Before the home match against the Werkself this Saturday, 25 January (kick-off 15:30 CET), Marco Rose's charges beat Sporting CP 2-1 in the UEFA Champions League, their first win after six successive defeats in Europe. The lowdown on our next opponents.
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