Is Patrik Schick playing in Bayer Leverkusen's German Cup match against Paderborn?

Yes, Patrik Schick is fit and available for Bayer Leverkusen's German Cup second round clash against Paderborn.

What did Bayer Leverkusen coach Kasper Hjulmand say about the team's lineup?

Hjulmand said he will not publicly reveal the starting lineup for the Paderborn match, as Leverkusen have "very good options up front."

When did Bayer Leverkusen last win the German Cup?

Bayer Leverkusen won the German Cup in the 2023-24 season, which was an unbeaten campaign that also saw them claim their first-ever Bundesliga title.

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Bayer Leverkusen Striker Schick Fit for German Cup Clash

29 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Patrik Schick fit for German Cup match against Paderborn
Leverkusen coach Hjulmand tight-lipped on starting lineup
Leverkusen won the Cup in 2023-24 unbeaten season

Bayer Leverkusen Striker Schick Fit for German Cup Clash

As of October 29th, 2025, Bayer Leverkusen's striker Patrik Schick is fit and available for their upcoming German Cup second round clash against second division side Paderborn. Leverkusen coach Kasper Hjulmand confirmed Schick's recovery in a news conference on Tuesday, stating that the player "worked very hard on his comeback" from a recent hamstring injury.

However, Hjulmand remained tight-lipped on whether Schick will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's match. "I'm not going to publicly reveal who will or won't play the day before the game," the coach said, adding that Leverkusen have "very good options up front."

Leverkusen are the defending German Cup champions, having won the trophy in their unbeaten 2023-24 season that also saw them claim their maiden Bundesliga title under coach Xabi Alonso. Last season, they were surprisingly eliminated in the semi-finals by then third-division side Arminia Bielefeld.