Bayer Leverkusen strips Robert Andrich of captaincy duties
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Bayer Leverkusen has removed Robert Andrich as team captain, according to Sky Germany. Edmond Tapsoba is set to take over captaincy for the 2026/27 season, while Patrik Schick is likely to be named vice-captain. Andrich, who joined the club in 2021, has been informed he can leave this summer as his playing time under newly appointed head coach Carles Martínez appears uncertain.
- •Edmond Tapsoba to assume the captaincy role.
- •Patrik Schick is a candidate for vice-captain.
- •Andrich's future at the club is in doubt.
- •He joined Bayer Leverkusen from 1. FC Union Berlin.
- •New head coach Carles Martínez is influencing team changes.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Leverkusen reportedly strip Andrich of captaincy
"Robert Andrich has been stripped of his captaincy duties by Bayer Leverkusen, according to Sky Germany.The German broadcaster reports that Edmond Tapsoba will take over as captain for the 2026/27 seas...
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