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3 days ago
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Robert Andrich named new Bayer Leverkusen captain
Bayer Leverkusen have become the third Bundesliga club to anoint a new captain heading into the new season. Whereas Borussia Mönchengladbach and RB Leipzig have taken the captain's role from players still in the squad, however, Leverkusen found themselves in need of a new skipper following a departure. German national team midfielder Robert Andrich will inherit former keeper Lukas Hradecky's armband. Andrich's elevated to captain had long been rumored. The 30-year-old's leadership in midfield shall be sorely needed, particularly after the summer departure of team talisman Granit Xhaka. Andrich – who strongly considered leaving Leverkusen at the end of last season – is now tasked with serving as a pillar of stability following a mass exodus of players who regularly served under previous head coach Xabi Alonso. 'It was a totally straight forward decision,' new Leverkusen head coach Erik ten Hag noted at a Thursday press conference. 'He [Andrich] emerged as a leader throughout training camp. He's a natural leader. We had several leaders, but he stood out. He brought people together. The captaincy is more than the armband and I think he's the right type of person for this.' 'Naturally, It's a huge honor for me.' Andrich himself added in his own statement. 'I'm very happy about the recognition from the coach and the coaching staff. The coach told me the day before yesterday. The team was then told yesterday on the pitch. I'm very happy about it.' GGFN | Peter Weis
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3 days ago
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Robert Andrich named new Bayer Leverkusen captain
Bayer Leverkusen have become the third Bundesliga club to anoint a new captain heading into the new season. Whereas Borussia Mönchengladbach and RB Leipzig have taken the captain's role from players still in the squad, however, Leverkusen found themselves in need of a new skipper following a departure. German national team midfielder Robert Andrich will inherit former keeper Lukas Hradecky's armband. Andrich's elevated to captain had long been rumored. The 30-year-old's leadership in midfield shall be sorely needed, particularly after the summer departure of team talisman Granit Xhaka. Andrich – who strongly considered leaving Leverkusen at the end of last season – is now tasked with serving as a pillar of stability following a mass exodus of players who regularly served under previous head coach Xabi Alonso. 'It was a totally straight forward decision,' new Leverkusen head coach Erik ten Hag noted at a Thursday press conference. 'He [Andrich] emerged as a leader throughout training camp. He's a natural leader. We had several leaders, but he stood out. He brought people together. The captaincy is more than the armband and I think he's the right type of person for this.' 'Naturally, It's a huge honor for me.' Andrich himself added in his own statement. 'I'm very happy about the recognition from the coach and the coaching staff. The coach told me the day before yesterday. The team was then told yesterday on the pitch. I'm very happy about it.' GGFN | Peter Weis
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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.
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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.
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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
