What's Happening?
Bayer Leverkusen has commenced its pre-season training for the 2026/27 campaign under the guidance of new coach Carles Martínez. The team is preparing for the upcoming season with a series of training camps and friendly matches. The pre-season schedule
includes training camps in Blankenhain and several friendly matches against teams such as Sportfreunde Baumberg, Kickers Offenbach, Genk, Rot-Weiss Essen, and Sevilla. Notably, Leverkusen secured a 2-1 victory over Sevilla, with Patrik Schick scoring twice. The team is set to face Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United in upcoming friendlies. Additionally, there are reports of Ipswich Town submitting a bid for Leverkusen's player Exequiel Palacios, with interest from four other clubs.
Why It's Important?
The pre-season activities are crucial for Bayer Leverkusen as they provide an opportunity for the new coach, Carles Martínez, to assess the team's strengths and weaknesses and implement his strategies. The friendly matches serve as a platform for players to gain match fitness and for the coach to experiment with different formations and tactics. The interest in Exequiel Palacios from multiple clubs highlights the player's value and could lead to significant transfer activity, impacting the team's composition and strategy for the upcoming season.
