Lars Bender
36-Year-Old
Free Agent
Converts penalty in career finale
Bender scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund.
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Bender entered the match in the 89th minute, converting a penalty to score Leverkusen's lone goal of the match. It was the first goal of the season for the longtime club captain in what was his final appearance of his professional career.
Bender entered the match in the 89th minute, converting a penalty to score Leverkusen's lone goal of the match. It was the first goal of the season for the longtime club captain in what was his final appearance of his professional career.
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Begins individual work
Bender (head) completed an individual training program Thursday.
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Out against Schalke
Bender (head) will miss Saturday's clash with FC Schalke.
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Still without clear timeline
Bender (head) won't be an option against Mainz on Saturday and is still sidelined indefinitely. Manager Peter Bosz told reporters, "Bender has not yet trained with the team and is therefore not an option for the squad. At this point, I can't say how quickly he'll be back. We need patience."
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Ruled out against Stuttgart
Bender (head) will miss Saturday's matchup with VfB Stuttgart.
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Subs off at halftime
Bender (head) was forced off at halftime of Saturday's 1-0 loss to Wolfsburg due to injury.
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