Bayer Leverkusen has been training in secret often in the last season. This has caused discontent among fans.
What happened?
The Kurvenrat Leverkusen has publicly warned of a estrangement and criticized the isolation in the training camp. Bayer Leverkusen will set up its training camp in Blankenhain from August 1 to 7 - only on August 2 will the unit be open to fans.
How does the club react?
Simon Rolfes, Bayer Leverkusen's sports boss, has responded to the criticism and announced that the club will again offer more public training sessions in the future. Rolfes emphasizes that the focus in the training camp must be on sports, but there will also be opportunities for fans to interact with the players and the club outside of training.
What's next?
The new head coach Carles Martínez has already announced that the first unit on the pitch on July 14 will be public. Bayer Leverkusen is currently 6th in the Bundesliga with 59 points and a record of 17 wins, 8 draws and 9 losses from 34 games. The last 5 games have resulted in: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses. | Date | Result | | 2026-05-16 | 1-1 against Hamburger SV |
Current table situation
Bayer Leverkusen is 30 points behind leaders Bayern München. The goal difference is +21, with 68 goals scored and 47 conceded. The fans hope for a better season and more public training sessions to maintain contact with the club.
