The training group on Monday consisted of the goalkeeping duo, supplemented by U19 keeper Simeon Rapsch, as well as the Werkself professionals Aleix Garcia, Nathan Tella, Jonas Hofmann, Ezequiel Fernández, Eliesse Ben Seghir and Tim Oermann. Issa Traoré, Ferdinand Pohl, Emmanuel Chigozie Owen and Dustin Buck were all involved from the junior squad.
Loïc Badé completed parts of the training session with the team, Lucas Vázquez worked individually on the pitch. Robert Andrich worked inside the BayArena, as did the injured Jarell Quansah, Martin Terrier and Arthur.
The Werkself training sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday are also open to the public. Training is scheduled to start at 11:00 CET on both days.
While Alejandro Grimaldo, Ibrahim Maza, Malik Tillman and Co. are playing important friendlies ahead of the World Cup in the summer, Patrik Schick is still fighting with the Czech Republic for a ticket to the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico. They face Ireland in the semi-final of the play-offs, with Denmark or North Macedonia waiting in the crucial clash.
Calling all Werkself fans: Even during the three-week international break – a first for September and October – you have the chance to visit the BayArena – and for a very special occasion. Bayer 04 is hosting a Health Day on Saturday 3 October, from 10:00 to 14:00 CEST in the Premium Lounge. Together with Bayer Vital and main sponsor BarmeniaGothaer, the Bundesliga club invites you to an interactive, free event centred on the theme of health. Partners will be present on site with their own exciting activities. Here is an overview of the programme of events.
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Werkself-TV shows the highlights of Bayer 04 Women's 2-1 win at SC Freiburg on Matchday 5 of the 2026/27 Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga.
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Bayer 04 produced an impressive display from start to finish as they maintained their perfect home record this season with a 2-0 win over RB Leipzig on Bundesliga Matchday 4. Patrik Schick opened the scoring just before half-time, with Miguel Gutiérrez getting his first Werkself goal to wrap up the three points at the BayArena, where fans also got to enjoy the family matchday activities.
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Peter Hermann passed away on Saturday at the age of 74. The entire Bayer 04 family is deeply saddened by the loss of a much-loved figure who helped shape football in Leverkusen over many decades. He was also one of the most respected coaches in the whole of Germany. Hermann had been suffering from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) for some time.
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