English-Ghanaian defender Jarell Quansah is set for a return to Bayer Leverkusen’s lineup against Freiburg after recovering from his recent patellar tendonitis.
Although he wasn’t fit enough for the Champions League squad against Paris Saint-Germain, coach Kasper Hjulmand sounded optimistic: “It looks positive. And it’s not just hope. We really believe Sunday is possible.” Quansah’s steady recovery arrives at an ideal time, as Leverkusen sorely missed his defensive presence in the tough 2-7 loss to PSG.
Despite those absences, Quansah’s stats show his growing influence, a modern center-back comfortable in Europe’s top competitions. In the Champions League this season, he played 2 matches (180 minutes), won 3 tackles and recovered 14 balls.
His presence was felt in every duel, adding 5 clearances and 2 blocked shots for his side. In the Bundesliga, Quansah has made 6 appearances, scoring once, with 283 intensive runs and over 61 kilometers covered on the pitch.
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