VfB Stuttgart vs. Hoffenheim
VfB Stuttgart is facing a challenging situation with seven players sidelined due to various injuries. Tiago Tomas, Lorenz Assignon, Dan-Axel Zagadou, Luca Jaquez, and Nikolas Nartey are all dealing with muscle-related issues, while Dennis Seimen has a hamstring injury and Justin Diehl is out with a thigh injury.
Werder Bremen vs. FC Cologne
Werder Bremen is also feeling the pinch, with seven players unavailable for selection. Mitchell Weiser and Keke Topp are both suffering from cruciate ligament injuries, while Senne Lynen, Eren Dinkci, Justin Njinmah, Felix Agu, and Jens Stage are dealing with groin, knee, thigh, and calf injuries, respectively.
Union Berlin vs. Schalke 04
Union Berlin has five players missing, which includes a mix of injuries and illness. Kastriot Imeri and Stanley Nsoki are out with thigh and calf injuries, while Oliver Burke is dealing with an Achilles tendon issue. Marvin Friedrich's absence is noted as being due to an unknown reason, and Andrej Ilic is sidelined by illness.
Dortmund vs. Paderborn
Dortmund is hit hard with six players unavailable. Konstantinos Karetsas is unwell, while Filippo Mané and Justin Lerma are both nursing thigh and muscle injuries. The team is also dealing with the absence of Emre Can and Giannis Konstantelias due to cruciate ligament injuries, alongside Samuele Inacio, who is suspended.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Augsburg
Bayer Leverkusen has a total of six players missing from their squad. Eliesse Ben Seghir is out with a thigh injury, and Nathan Tella is dealing with a back injury. Guela Doue is experiencing physical discomfort, while Martin Terrier's situation remains unclear. Montrell Culbreath is sidelined with a foot injury, and Kennet Eichhorn is out due to illness.
