Who can stop Patrik Schick? Author of a generally discreet start to the season with only one small assist in nine days, the Pillendreher pyrotechnician is, today, one of the most prolific scorers on the European scene. After unlocking his counter in the draw against Bochum (1-1), the 28-year-old striker has been piling up the goals in recent weeks. The situation is simple: the former AS Roma and RB Leipzig player has scored 12 goals in his last six starts. Decisive against Salzburg on November 26 in the Champions League, the Czech international (42 caps, 20 goals) above all tormented the Bundesliga defenses.
A hat-trick against Heidenheim, a goal against Union Berlin, a resounding quadruple against Friborg and a new double, this Friday, during the clash against Borussia Dortmund at the opening of the 16th day of the German championship. Great architect of his team’s victory (3-2), Schick allowed Leverkusen to consolidate their second place with a small point behind Bayern Munich. Friday evening, at Signal Iduna Park, the 1m91 left-hander, BL’s third top scorer, was quick to stand out.
Schick is on cloud nine!
After the opening score of his attacking partner, Nathan Tella, the native of Prague doubled the lead by perfectly cutting a cross from Piero Hincapié (8th). If Jamie Bynoe-Gittens immediately revived the BvB, Schick did it again a few moments later, this time taking in a cross from Jeremie Frimpong (19th). A decisive double allowing Bayer to secure a 10th victory in the league this season despite Serhou Guirassy’s late score reduction. Unstoppable and always so precise on goal, the one who sees his contract run until June 2027 thus confirms his impressive dynamic.
Author of 13 goals last season, number 14 of Pillendreher is already doing better with 15 goals in all competitions to his credit. “I’m happy for him, not just for his goals. I have to congratulate Patrik for his work without the ball, for his intensity in counter-pressing. The goals are the result. He has a good knowledge of football and knows what to do when we don’t have the ball and how to help the team. The consequence is that we create a lot of chances.had recently assured Xabi Alonso. With a Schick at this level, Bayer Leverkusen can still move forward with confidence and continue to put pressure on the Bavarians in the title race.
