Bayer Leverkusen Impaired by New Stoppage Time Rule After Patrik Schick Incident
A new stoppage time rule, triggered by a delay from Patrik Schick during the cup match against Wehen Wiesbaden, complicated Bayer Leverkusen's squad management. Coach Carles Martínez needed to make three substitutions in the 65th minute, while Christian Kofane waited on the field. Although some see the rule positively, Martínez struggles to integrate it with the game's natural rhythm.
Due to a new rule regarding stoppage time, Bayer Leverkusen's squad experienced a temporary reduction in their available player numbers during a cup match against Wehen Wiesbaden. The rule was activated following a delay by Patrik Schick and significantly complicated substitution planning, leading to the aforementioned squad reduction. Specifically, coach Carles Martínez requested three substitutions in the 65th minute. Due to Schick's presence, Christian Kofane found himself having to wait on the field. Although Simon Rolfes evaluated the rule positively and expected a faster pace of play as a result, Martínez finds reconciling this new rule with the natural flow of the game difficult.