The local Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung reports that Wolfsburg is turning to Bayer Leverkusen to solve their defensive challenges. A potential loan move for French center-back Jeanuël Belocian could offer a beneficial arrangement for both Bundesliga clubs.
Wolfsburg Struggles to Strengthen Defense
According to Get German Football News, the Wolves from Germany’s green heart are struggling financially and cannot afford proven reinforcements in their central defense. Although Wolfsburg only let in one goal during their recent Bundesliga defeat to Köln, they have allowed the same number of goals (42) as the notoriously vulnerable Eintracht Frankfurt and last-placed 1. FC Heidenheim.
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Jeanuël Belocian Excluded from Leverkusen’s UCL Squad
Newly signed Borussia Mönchengladbach goalkeeper Jonas Omlin and returning midfielder Exequiel Palacios have secured spots in Leverkusen’s Champions League squad for the knockout stage. Due to Palacios’ comeback, Belocian has lost his place on the roster. The 20-year-old has appeared 11 times for die Werkself this season, starting in the line-up for only four of those matches in the league and cup.