Overview
- Kasper Hjulmand confirmed Exequiel Palacios is fit after an adductor injury and has been named to the squad.
- Palacios has trained with the team for two to three weeks, and the coach says he is ready to play.
- Leverkusen have lost all three competitive matches in 2026 and have scored only once, from a penalty.
- Werder Bremen visit the BayArena on Saturday at 15:30, with a home Champions League group decider against Villarreal on Wednesday.
- Edmond Tapsoba remains sidelined with a thigh injury until at least February 3, and Eliesse Ben Seghir’s ankle issue is still being evaluated.