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Bayer Leverkusen coach Carles Martínez backs midfielder Robert Andrich

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 10:48 AM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Bayer Leverkusen coach Carles Martínez backs midfielder Robert Andrich

Summary

Bayer Leverkusen coach Carles Martínez expressed support for Robert Andrich following the club's 4-0 win against 1.FC Union Berlin. Andrich, 31, entered the match as a second-half substitute and played 20 minutes. His role within the squad appeared uncertain earlier this summer, as he was previously removed from the captaincy and faced interest from Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig. The departure of Exequiel Palacios to Ipswich Town, however, increased competition for midfield places and allowed Andrich to remain with the team. Included in the Bayer Leverkusen squad for the Europa League, the midfielder also remains under contract through 2028. Following the match, Andrich acknowledged the positive reception he received from the club's supporters.

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By the Numbers

•Bayer Leverkusen defeated 1.FC Union Berlin 4-0.
•Robert Andrich played 20 minutes as a substitute.
•Carles Martínez confirmed Andrich remains part of the team's long-term rotation.
•Andrich is under contract with the club until 2028.

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10:48 AMYahoo Sports — Leverkusen coach Martinez offers Andrich his backing: "I’m happy with him"

What they're saying

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Returning to winning ways with a 4-0 triumph over 1.FC Union Berlin yesterday, one Bayer Leverkusen player was singled out for praise. “He played 20 minutes today because he deserved it and had tra...
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