Hjulmand Sets Deeper Game Plan as Injury-Hit Leverkusen Host PSG

The new coach arrives unbeaten in seven since replacing Erik ten Hag in September.

Overview

The Champions League match is set for Tuesday, Oct. 21, in Leverkusen against Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning European and French champions.
Kasper Hjulmand said his team is determined to show its qualities in front of a home crowd.
He expects Leverkusen to defend in a deeper block against PSG’s high-possession approach and sees openings to play through their one-on-one press from the back.
Hjulmand confirmed Nathan Tella, Lucas Vazquez, Malik Tillman, Exequiel Palacios, Axel Tape, Martin Terrier, Jonas Hofmann and Alejo Sarco are out injured.
Patrik Schick and Jarell Quansah face fitness checks with their availability to be decided closer to kickoff.