Mark Flekken
B04Netherlands
Both
Jun 13, 1993
32
6'5"
192 lb
GK
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LeverkusenLets in three
Flekken had five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus VfB Stuttgart.
Analysis: Flekken saw three goal go while making five saves during the loss to Stuttgart on Saturday. He's conceded 12 while making 15 saves in the last six appearances, keeping a clean sheet in that span. The keeper will face off with Hamburg for the final match of the season on Saturday, who have scored seven goals in the last five appearances.
Concedes one in injury return
Flekken allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 4-1 win over RB Leipzig.
Analysis: Flekken allowed a goal in the second half, but was backed with four goals as Leverkusen secured all three points Saturday. The keeper returned from a one match injury absence and has allowed three goals while combining for six saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three starts. Leverkusen head to Stuttgart next weekend.
Starting during return
Flekken (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Leipzig.
Analysis: Flekken made a faster turnaround than initially anticipated after being ruled out of the Koln fixture with muscular problems following the DFB Pokal clash against Bayern Munich, with the club's final assessment returning a positive outcome and the coaching staff clearing him to reclaim his place between the posts. His return is a significant boost for Leverkusen, with Janis Blaswich reverting to a backup role after stepping in during his absence. His ability to recover in time after such an uncertain buildup is an encouraging sign for the club as they head into a demanding final stretch of the season.
Late call for Leipzig clash
Flekken (undisclosed) is a late call for Saturday's clash against Leipzig, with his availability depending on the final team training sessions, according to coach Kasper Hjulmand.
Analysis: Flekken had been ruled out of the Koln fixture with muscular problems following the DFB Pokal clash against Bayern, making his potential return for the Leipzig game a faster turnaround than initially anticipated. The club will make a final call after assessing how he comes through the remaining sessions, with Janis Blaswich having stepped in between the posts during his absence and ready to continue if Flekken cannot be cleared in time for Saturday.
Suffers muscular problems
Flekken has been ruled out of Saturday's clash against Koln after picking up muscular problems following the match against Bayern in the DFB Pokal, according to the club.
Analysis: Flekken's absence is a blow for Leverkusen heading into the weekend with no specific timeline provided for his return. Janis Blaswich is stepping in the starting XI between the posts in his absence and will hold the role until Flekken is back up to full fitness, with the club hoping the muscular issue proves minor enough to allow a swift return in the coming fixtures as the Werkself push through the final weeks of the season.
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