VfB Stuttgart vs. Dortmund
VfB Stuttgart is facing a significant challenge with nine players ruled out due to injuries or suspensions. The list includes Nikolas Nartey and Tiago Tomas, both sidelined with muscle injuries, alongside others like Dan-Axel Zagadou and Dennis Seimen, who are dealing with hamstring issues. With such a lengthy absentee list, the team will need to dig deep to fill the gaps.
B. Mönchengladbach vs. Mainz 05
B. Mönchengladbach also has its share of absentees, with eight players missing the match. Hugo Bolin and Nicolas Kühn are both nursing muscle injuries, while Enzo Leopold faces a more serious cruciate ligament injury. Additionally, Tim Kleindienst will be unavailable due to suspension, adding to the club's woes.
Union Berlin vs. Bayern Munich
Union Berlin has seven players out, including Josip Juranovic, who is battling illness, and Andrej Ilic, who is recovering from appendicitis. The squad is further weakened by injuries to players like Kastriot Imeri and Oliver Burke, highlighting the team's struggles with fitness at this crucial time.
Mainz 05 vs. B. Mönchengladbach
Mainz 05 is dealing with a tough situation as well, with six players sidelined. Robin Zentner's hand injury and Silas Katompa Mvumpa's broken ankle are particularly concerning. The club will also miss Eric Martel and Silvan Widmer, both nursing knee injuries, as they try to navigate this challenging period.
Hamburger SV vs. FC Cologne
Hamburger SV rounds out the list with six absentees, including Kofi Amoako and Immanuel Pherai, both out due to illness. The team will also be without Sebastiaan Bornauw, who is struggling with a muscle injury, and Mario Vušković, who is suspended. This combination of injuries and suspensions presents a tough task for the coaching staff.
