Florian Kainz is suspended after his red card last weekend. Defender Timo Hübers is nearing a return from an ankle injury, while Jan Thielmann is also likely to be back from illness. Luca Kilian could start after signing on loan from Mainz to boost FC Koln's defensive options. Sava-Arangel Cestic and Kingsley Schindler are nearing returns, while Jannes Horn continues to recover from a hip injury. Dejan Ljubicic has joined from Rapid Vienna, while keeper Marvin Schwäbe, a free transfer signing from Danish side Brondby, has recovered from a hand injury. Marcelo Saracchi is recovering from an ACL injury, while Marcel Halstenberg has an ankle injury. Youngster Josko Gvardiol has signed from Dynamo Zagreb and could keep out ex-Manchester City man Angelino. Brian Brobbey will compete with Andre Silva up front, but the latter will win that battle here. Mohamed Simakan has signed from Strasbourg in France and has been impressive in defence so far.