Robert Andrich
B04
CB (CM)
Driving Centre Back
Sep 22, 1994 (31)
Right
6'2"
183 lb
LeverkusenReturns to bench
Andrich (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's season opener against Elversberg.
Analysis: Andrich returned to full team training after completing Tuesday's session following the thigh muscle issue he suffered in a friendly against Sevilla on Aug. 8, recovering in time to earn a spot in the squad for the season opener. The midfielder had been forced to miss the remainder of preseason and the DFB-Pokal opener, and Leverkusen opted to ease him back carefully with a bench role rather than throwing him straight into competitive action.
Back in team training
Andrich (thigh) is back in team training with Bayer Leverkusen after completing Tuesday's full session, according to ksta.
Analysis: Andrich had been sidelined since Aug. 8 with a thigh muscle issue suffered in a friendly against Sevilla, forcing him to miss the remainder of preseason and the DFB-Pokal opener. His return to full team training is an encouraging step toward a comeback, though he may need additional time before being ready for competitive action.
No structural damage found
Andrich was found to have no structural damage following his 76th-minute substitution in Saturday's win over Sevilla, the club announced.
Analysis: Andrich contributed two goals along with 43 tackles, 33 interceptions and 81 clearances last season, splitting time between midfield and center back. He will train individually over the coming days and will miss the upcoming trip to England, where Leverkusen face Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United. Andrich is expected to be reintegrated into full training once his individual work concludes.
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