Goalkeeper Koen Casteels has tested positive for COVID-19. Pavao Pervan will likely play in goal. Maxence Lacroix will bolster defence on his return from suspension, while Renato Steffen is struggling with a calf injury. William has suffered a serious knee injury and will be out for several months, meaning he will likely never play for the club again. Bartosz Bialek and Xaver Schlager are nearing returns from long-term ACL injuries. Thorgan Hazard has tested positive for COVID-19, but as a vaccinated person could be tested and available to play. Erling Haaland most likely won't return until 2022, while Gio Reyna continues his comeback from a muscle injury. An eye infection continues to trouble Youssoufa Moukoko, Raphael Guerreiro has a muscle injury, while Marius Wolf is nearing a return.