The U21 European Champion, under contract at Bayer 04 to 30 June 2024, will strengthen the 2007 champions to the end of the current season, which in Norway runs to the middle of December.
"It's important for Lennart to gain match practice as a first choice keeper," said Bayer 04 sporting director Simon Rolfes. "He can develop his game in Bergen and the experience abroad will also give him an additional stimulus."
Tonight, 5 December at 21:00 CET, Bayer 04 take to the legendary Anfield to play English giants Liverpool FC on Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League (live on Amazon Prime Video). The Matchday News has all the info on the clash with the current Premier League leaders.
Show moreThe Werkself take on Liverpool FC at Anfield on Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday 5 November (21:00 CET, live on Prime Video). At the press conference at the historic stadium, head coach Xabi Alonso discussed his return to his former club as well as the gameplan against the Reds, while Granit Xhaka warned of strong opponents.
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Show moreXabi Alonso spent five years as a player at Liverpool. It was where he developed into a global star, winning the Champions League with The Reds in 2005 and, subsequently, three more trophies. Now he's making his first return to the Anfield Road as Bayer 04 coach. We reflect on his time at the club and take a look back at the Werkself's two previous encounters with the Liverpudlians.
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