Hiroki Ito Injury: Won't return until season starts

Ito (foot) is still doing minor training and is expected to return in October, according to the Bundesliga.

Ito is still on the mend from his injury but continues to run and do small workouts, working towards full fitness. That said, the defender is still a bit away from a return, with the club expecting him to return in October. This will likely relegate him to a lesser role this campaign and more of a rotational spot once fit, serving behind Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Josip Stanisic and Kim Min-Jae.