Baggage Issue Delays Leverkusen's Flight to Manchester - Luggage chaos delays Leverkusen’s Champions League prep before Man City clash
Bayer Leverkusen’s journey to Manchester United hit an unexpected snag on Monday evening. A luggage mix-up caused a delay just as the team’s plane was taxiing on the runway. The incident disrupted their schedule ahead of a crucial Champions League clash with Manchester City.
The problem arose when ground staff could not confirm whether all the team’s bags had been loaded. This uncertainty forced the aircraft to pause, pushing back the departure time. As a result, the pre-match press conference—originally planned for 6:00 PM local time—faced delays.
The session was set to include head coach Kasper Hjulmand and midfielder Aleix García. Both were expected to speak to the media ahead of Tuesday’s group-stage fixture at the City of Manchester Stadium. This will be Leverkusen’s fifth match in the Champions League campaign.
No details have been released about which airline employee handled the luggage or how the mix-up occurred. The team eventually arrived in Manchester, but the setback altered their preparations for the high-stakes encounter.
The delay has reshuffled Leverkusen’s pre-match routine, though the match against Manchester City remains on track. The match will proceed as scheduled on Tuesday evening. Both sides are now focused on the fixture, with Leverkusen aiming to secure points in the Champions League standings.
