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"Our results are back on course recently. Before that we were always focused but now we have learned from the little mistakes we made in the games at VfL Bochum and Werder Bremen. Our mentality is good but we can't let up and we have to maintain this level. If we relax we won't have a chance at Augsburg," said Alonso at the start of the pre-match press conference. The Bundesliga is "the most important competition – because you have to prove yourselves every week. Every match is important and intense."
FCA have picked up 14 points in the Bundesliga so far this season with only Borussia Dortmund (19) and Bayern Munich (16) clocking up more points on their own turf. The Spaniard therefore sounded a warning: "In my experience, playing in Augsburg was always difficult in the last two years. In addition, they have recently changed their system and their strikers are in good form. We expect to face a strong opponent." Therefore, the key to the game has to always be "interpreting it right and finding the right balance between attractive and uncompromising play," said Alonso.
Whether or not Patrik Schick will be available for the away game will only be decided after the final pre-match training session on Friday afternoon. Alonso: "It's possible but we don't want to take any big risks and we'll see if he feels ready." Fellow striker Victor Boniface is not an option for the match in Augsburg. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to make his comeback in the last home game in 2024 against SC Freiburg on Saturday, 21 December (kick-off: 18.30 CET at the BayArena).
The Werkself will have the support of 1,650 Bayer 04 fans at the WWK Arena on Saturday afternoon.
From his arrival at the airport, the medical and contract signing, right through to photo shoots, his very own trading card and his first interview at the BayArena: Werkself TV followed new signing Afonso Moreira up close on his first day in Leverkusen. In the interview, the 21-year-old Portuguese left-winger, who has joined the Werkself from Lyon, talks about his excitement ahead of joining Bayer 04 and the Bundesliga, as well as his conversation with head coach Carles Martínez. Moreira also reveals the secret behind his iconic goal celebration – which he intends to perform “as often as possible” at the BayArena next season...
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A new signing for the U19s: Bayer 04 have signed winger Clinton Wilson from Schalke 04. The 18-year-old previously played for Leverkusen youth teams from January to June 2024.
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After eight years, Ida Daedelow is set to leave Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The 18-year-old, whose original contract was due to run to 2027, is joining second-division side VfL Bochum.
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As with the other youth teams (U16 to U19), Bayer 04 are also relying on familiar faces—some in new roles—and fresh impetus from the coaching staff for the 2026/27 season in the younger age groups. An overview of the U11 to U15 teams.
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