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"Saturday afternoon, a derby, great significance for both teams: We're looking forward to this important game for everyone," said Kasper Hjulmand at the pre-match press conference on Friday morning. "FC Köln haven't lost in five games and are in good form. But we know what to expect and we’re ready." In the last three games under the management of new coach René Wagner, the team from Cologne have picked up five points. Currently twelfth in the table, they are five points clear of the relegation play-off spot with four games to play.
For the upcoming derby, "of course, it's not just about the playing component. It's also about commitment and mentality. It's important to combine emotion, structure and control." The Werkself have won all of their last four matches against FC Köln.
Arthur, Martin Terrier and Christian Kofane are unavailable. Lucas Vázquez, who went off injured in the DFB Pokal tie against Bayern Munich, "will most probably not be available. He is undergoing final checks today," said Hjulmand, whose team will be supported by 5,000 fans in the sold-out away section in Cologne with early summer temperatures expected. "The team and everyone here know how important this derby is. We now have four games left and we’ll do everything we can to win them."
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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