Dodi Lukébakio could return after COVID against his former club, while fellow Belgian Aster Vranckx is also likely to return. Lukas Nmecha is still out for several weeks with a foot injury. Kevin Mbabu contracted COVID-19 for a second time but may be on the bench. Daniel Ginczek had to quarantine. Paulo Otavio and William are both long-term absentees with serious knee injuries. The latter may have played his final game for the club with his contract up in the summer. Bartosz Bialek and Xaver Schlager are both nearing returns from long-term ACL injuries. Suat Serdar and Kevin Prince Boateng are both suspended after picking up five cautions. Reserve keeper Oliver Christensen is the latest to test positive for COVID. Fredrik André Björkan, Dedryck Boyata, Linus Gechter, Deyovaisio Zeefuik, Santiago Ascacibar and Lucas Tousart all tested positive last week as well. Ishak Belfodil could return though into contention from COVID. Norway goalkeeper Rune Jarstein is ruled out with a knee injury, but Lukas Klünter is fit after a shoulder operation. Stevan Jovetic could return from a calf problem.