Patrik Schick Out for a Few Weeks with Thigh Injury, Leverkusen Confirms

Bayer Leverkusen loses Patrik Schick to injury

Bayer Leverkusen's Patrik Schick will miss several weeks with a thigh injury, the club confirms. He is expected to return for the Bundesliga match against Mainz 05 on October 18.

“Bayer Leverkusen will have to manage without centre-forward Patrik Schick for the next few games...”

Bayer Leverkusen's Czech striker Patrik Schick will be sidelined for a few weeks due to a thigh injury sustained during Saturday's Bundesliga win at St Pauli. Schick, who leads the team's scoring with three goals and one assist in the first five league games, was substituted a minute before the game's end.

“Bayer Leverkusen will have to manage without centre-forward Patrik Schick for the next few games,” the club announced, with Schick expected to return for the Bundesliga away game at Mainz 05 on October 18. This means he'll miss crucial fixtures, including the Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven and the Bundesliga showdown with Union Berlin.

Schick's absence is a significant blow to Leverkusen, who are navigating a challenging period with several key player departures and a new coach, Kasper Hjulmand. Leverkusen currently sits fifth in the Bundesliga standings, trailing leaders Bayern Munich by seven points.

The injury is diagnosed as a fascia lesion in Schick's left thigh, which typically requires a few weeks of recovery.

Get well soon, Patrik! 🙏

We will be without Patrik Schick in the upcoming matches. Our number 14 has suffered an injury to his hamstring. Schick is expected to return to the Werkself squad for the Bundesliga away match in Mainz.

Update: Rob did not suffer any structural… pic.twitter.com/kWS2J2HBPP

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) September 28, 2025

Bayer Leverkusen is set to host PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Wednesday. However, the provided information about Leverkusen's current standings seems inaccurate. According to recent data, Leverkusen has 1 point from 1 match, with 0 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses, placing them 17th in the Champions League group stage standings.

Kasper Hjulmand took the reins at Leverkusen on September 8, 2025, just a week after Erik ten Hag's unexpected departure. This marked the second managerial change of the season for Leverkusen, highlighting the team's turbulent start. Hjulmand's task is to rebuild the team after a massive overhaul that saw key players like Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Granit Xhaka depart. Despite the challenges, Hjulmand remains optimistic about building a competitive team, emphasizing the need for time and matches to gel the new squad.

Leverkusen's squad overhaul has been extensive, with several top players leaving the club. The team currently sits 11th in the league, seven points behind leaders Bayern Munich. Hjulmand's focus is on integrating new players and developing a cohesive team strategy. With Schick expected to return for the Bundesliga away game at Mainz 05 on October 18, Leverkusen hopes his comeback will provide the much-needed impetus to challenge for top honors.