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"We want and need to put in a performance on the pitch that will bring us a win," said Kasper Hjulmand at the start of the pre-match press conference on Friday lunchtime. In view of the early goals conceded in the first three matches of the year, the Dane continued: "It will be very important to get into the game better than last time. We want possession, lots of passing, movement. But maybe we need to do something different in the first few minutes."
Another issue from recent matches, especially the Champions League clash at Olympiacos (0-2), is the lack of chances. Hjulmand said: "We have created a lot of chances, but we have to take them. That will of course be very important for a result tomorrow. With a win and then another win (followed by the UCL home game against Villarreal, ed), things would look a lot better again. We have to show character. And I'm sure we'll be able to do that. We are motivated."
As usual at the end of the transfer window, the members of the media also enquired about possible transfer activity. Asked about the recent absence of first choice goalkeeper Mark Flekken and forward Nathan Tella Hjulmand did not give anything away: "Our squad has a lot of quality and talent. I will discuss everything else with Simon (Managing director sport Simon Rolfes, ed.) as usual.”
However, the 53-year-old, who will have to manage without Edmond Tapsoba and Eliesse Ben Seghir in addition to Flekken and Tella, announced the return to the squad of the recovered Exequiel Palacios, who will be part of the matchday line-up for the first time since mid-September. Hjulmand added: "Pala is a lion in a cave. He brings a lot of emotion and experience with him. His return and his infectious nature will give the team a boost."
After eight years in the youth set-up at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Adam is leaving the club. The 35-year-old, who most recently coached the Leverkusen U17s, will take charge of the Hansa Rostock U19 team next season.
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There was a successful end to the women's internationals with Werkself players Carlotta Wamser and Cornelia Kramer qualifying for the 2027 World Cup finals in Brazil. A third Leverkusen player is still in with a chance of joining them. The Germany U23 players also experienced success in their last two international friendlies of the season.
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Traveling to North America for the World Cup this summer to see your favorite Bayer 04 players? Here’s a quick cheat sheet with thumbnail portraits and insider tips for each city from a local expert, so you can make the most of your visit and activities beyond the game!
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A fresh look for the BayArena: The Bayer 04 stadium will have new seating in the form of folding seats for the 2026/27 campaign that will ensure significantly improved seating comfort and simplified movement within the rows of seats. As part of routine replacement after 17 years, fans of the Werkself were able to purchase the existing seats, used to witness the first German league title in the club's history. In addition, a large proportion of the seats will be donated to charitable projects, primarily in the local region. Bayer 04 fans can look forward to new, functional folding seats for the season opener at the beginning of August - still in the club colours of black and red, of course. A glimpse at the BayArena during the refurbishment.
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