Ermedin Demirovic will be keen to put one over his former employer, but may have to settle for a spot on the bench. Niklas Dorsch faces an operation on a broken foot, while Tobias Strobl and Noah Sarenren Bazee are both still on their way back from ACL injuries. Lasse Günther has a thigh injury. Reece Oxford has had a knee operation and Ruben Vargas is also likely to miss the opener with a knock. Michael Gregoritsch will be keen to impress against his former club. Lucas Höler is on his way back from a broken foot, while Kevin Schade is on the mend from a stomach muscle operation.