Philipp Sander Injury: Could play again this season

Sander (infection) could play again this season but Saturday's game come too early for him, coach Gerardo Seoane said in the press conference. "Philipp participated in some training sessions this week. However, he feels that the strain is causing a different level of fatigue than before his infection. A weekend appearance would be far too soon for him. If all goes well, however, I expect he'll play again this season."

Sander has done parts of team training this week but is still not ready to return after his infection. He could play again before the end of the season and he will likely be assessed at the beginning of next week to know if his return can happen next Saturday against Hoffenheim. Until then, Rocco Reitz is getting a larger role in the midfield.