Football News, Notes & Injuries

Kristensen (strain) is eyeing a return against Bayern Munich on Oct. 4, according to manager Dino Toppmoller. "Rasmus is not an issue for Saturday and Tuesday; we may be able to count on him on the weekend after that."

Collins is a late call for Saturday's match against Gladbach due to an injury, according to manager Dino Toppmoller. "He felt a bit of the adductors on Wednesday and stopped training. But it is not a structural story. If he completes the final training normally and gives the green light, he plays."

Silva (hamstring) is a late call for Saturday's match against Mainz, according to manager Niko Kovac. "Fabio has done more this week. We'll see to what extent he can be an option for the squad."

Anselmino (strain) is back in partial training, according to manager Niko Kovac.

Can (groin) is out for Saturday's match against Mainz, according to manager Niko Kovac. "Emre is still not training with the team."

Backhaus suffered a shoulder injury in training and is ruled out for Friday's clash against Bayern, coach Horst Steffen said in the press conference. "There was a collision in training that resulted in a shoulder injury. The pain is preventing him from traveling to Munich. His ligaments may have been slightly damaged, so an accurate diagnosis is needed to determine when he will be available again."

Mbangula (thigh) is back available for Friday's clash against Bayern, coach Horst Steffen said in the press conference.

Skov Olsen (undisclosed) is not available for Saturday's clash against Leipzig, coach Paul Simonis said in the press conference. "Andreas will also not be available this weekend."

Lindstrom (groin) still needs one or two weeks before making his return, coach Paul Simonis said in the press conference. "Jesper still needs one or two weeks."

Kade (ankle) should be back available for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim, coach Sandro Wagner said in the press conference.

Giannoulis (thigh) could be back available for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim, coach Sandro Wagner said in the press conference.

Bauer (undisclosed) should be back available for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim, coach Sandro Wagner said in the press conference.

Widmer (undisclosed) is doubtful again for Saturday's clash against Dortmund, coach Bo Henriksen said in the press conference.

Hollerbach (hamstring) is a late call for Saturday's clash against Dortmund, coach Bo Henriksen said in the press conference.

Urbig (groin) is aiming a return against Frankfurt on Oct. 4, coach Vincent Kompany said in the press conference. "If all goes well, Jonas will be available again against Frankfurt. But that would be very soon, he's a fighter, though, so I believe he can do it."

Gouweleeuw is out for the next few weeks due to a partial MCL tear, according to his club.

Hollerbach (hamstring) was back in parts of team training Wednesday, according to his club.

Lee (hamstring) is back in team training, according to his club.

Finkgrafe is out until after the international break due to a medial ligament injury in his knee, according to his club.

Nedeljkovic is out for several weeks after suffering a stress reaction in his knee, according to his club.

Mittelstadt (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Thursday's clash against Celta Vigo in the Europa League, coach Sebastian Hoeness said in the press conference.

Jaquez (nose) should be back available for Thursday's clash against Celta Vigo in the Europa League, coach Sebastian Hoeness said in the press conference. "Among the players who are eligible to play, only Deniz Undav is out. Otherwise, everyone is available."

Bredlow (undisclosed) is back available for Thursday's clash against Celta Vigo in the Europa League, coach Sebastian Hoeness said in the press conference.