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24-04-2025
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Andrich self-critical after Leverkusen's cup exit: "By far our worst game of the season"
Andrich self-critical after Leverkusen's cup exit: "By far our worst game of the season" Bayer Leverkusen were sensationally knocked out of the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday, losing 2-1 to third-tier side Arminia Bielefeld in the semi-final. In a post-match interview, Bayer 04 midfielder Robert Andrich didn't mince his words when it came to criticising his side's performance. Advertisement "That was by far our worst game of the season. And also the most important one," said Andrich. "Bielefeld deserved the win tonight, which means we did plenty of things wrong. 'We screwed up today. That has to be said quite clearly." Leverkusen's only chance of silverware this season now lies in the Bundesliga, where the reigning champions are six points behind Bayern Munich.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
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Leverkusen midfielder considering change of scenery
Robert Andrich could seek a summer move if his playing time at Bayer Leverkusen doesn't improve significantly, according to Kicker. The German international has seen his role diminish this season and is currently behind Granit Xhaka, Exequiel Palacios, and Aleix Garcia in the central midfield pecking order at BayArena. Advertisement Kicker reports that Andrich is concerned his chances of making Germany's 2026 World Cup squad are slipping due to his lack of minutes. The 30-year-old recently lost his place in Julian Nagelsmann's starting lineup to Leon Goretzka. Andrich, whose contract runs until 2028, has watched Leverkusen's last two Bundesliga matches from the bench.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
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Robert Andrich the latest player to consider jumping ship at Bayer Leverkusen
Midfielder Robert Andrich is reportedly the latest in a long line of actors considering leaving Bayer Leverkusen. With it looking likely that the defending Bundesliga champions will lose head coach Xabi Alonso and star player Florian Wirtz, it seems as if virtually everyone is considering jumping ship. Kicker reports that Andrich is dissatisfied with his role at his current club and wishes to move elsewhere to enhance his German national team prospects. Andrich has fallen out of favour at Germany's red company team since the turn of the calendar year. The 30-year-old did not start in any of Leverkusen's four 2025 Champions League fixtures. Since the winter break, the 18-times-capped German international has logged just 714 of a possible 1920 minutes of action. Andrich has remained unused on the bench in his team's last two league encounters. Advertisement Leverkusen midfielders Exequiel Palacios and Aleix García are currently ahead of Andrich in the pecking order. To maintain his hopes of remaining on German national team head coach Julian Nagelsmann's radar, the Potsdam native must contemplate finding a team in which he can obtain more playing time. Andrich's role in Leverkusen's historic league-and-and-cup winning campaign last season earned him a lucrative contract extension in August. It was also the Potsdam-native's current club that helped launch his national team career. The veteran journeyman only earned his first senior team national cap in November 2023 at the age of 29. Loyalty to Leverkusen nevertheless remains in short supply these days. Andrich's national team colleague Jonathan Tah confirmed his departure from die Werkself this week. GGFN | Peter Weis
Yahoo
17-03-2025
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Xabi Alonso on the Bundesliga's title race: "A lot can happen"
Bayer Leverkusen avoided a fourth successive defeat as the German champions came from 3-1 down to beat VfB Stuttgart 4-3 on Sunday evening. The win saw Leverkusen close the gap on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich to six points, meaning there's still plenty to play for with eight games remaining. "To have that great feeling again after these ten days - that was important for all of us," said Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso after the game. As for the title race, he said all Leverkusen can do is try to win their remaining games. 'A lot can happen. We have to win game by game. It's out of our hands.' Leverkusen midfielder Robert Andrich also made it clear that Leverkusen have not given up on overtaking Bayern at the top of the table. "We just want to keep them on their toes until the end," he said.
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09-03-2025
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Mixed news for Leverkusen ahead of Bayern clash
Bayer Leverkusen have been boosted by the return of Edmond Tapsoba ahead of Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first leg away to Bayern Munich. The Burkina Faso international missed Saturday's 4-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt after feeling unwell pre-match, but is expected to return to the starting line-up against the Bavarians after taking part in Leverkusen's final pre-match training session on Tuesday. On the negative side for Die Werkself, Robert Andrich missed training through illness and is in line to miss Wednesday's game. Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is expected to give an update on his squad at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday evening.
