Holstein Kiel

Expected Lineup

Dähne - T. Becker, Johansson, Zec - Rosenboom, Gigovic, Knudsen, Tolkin - Skrzybski - Bernhardsson, Machino

Manager

Rapp

Bench

Weiner, Geschwill, Javorcek, Holtby, Ivezic, Porath, M. Schulz, Arp, Harres

Absentees

Engelhardt (not considered), Erras (concussion), Kelati (knee problems), Kleine-Bekel (rehabilitation training after cruciate ligament rupture), Komenda (thigh tendon rupture), Nekic (lateral knee ligament irritation), Pichler (not considered), Remberg (10th yellow card), Wagbe (not considered)

Risk of Suspension

Gigovic (4 yellow cards), Weiner (4 yellow cards)

Regarding the Game

Midfielder Nicolai Remberg will miss the match due to his 10th yellow card this season.

SC Freiburg

Expected Lineup

Atubolu - Rosenfelder, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo - M. Eggestein, Osterhage - Doan, Manzambi, Grifo - Adamu

Manager

Schuster

Bench

Huth, F. Müller, Gulde, Günter, Kübler, Sildillia, Beste, Höfler, Muslija, Röhl, Dinkci, Gregoritsch, Höler, Philipp

Absentees

Kyereh (rehabilitation training after cruciate ligament rupture), Ogbus (Achilles tendon surgery)

Risk of Suspension

M. Eggestein (4 yellow cards), Lienhart (4 yellow cards), Osterhage (4 yellow cards)

Regarding the Game

Atubolu is expected to return as goalkeeper in place of Müller. The rest of the lineup that performed well against Leverkusen is likely to remain unchanged. Höler, who was out against Bayer due to muscular issues, has been training since Wednesday and could be available.