Defensive duo fit again for Bundesliga clash with Paderborn | OneFootball

Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini have returned to team training after their injuries and are available for the match against Paderborn. “They are fit, healthy, and ready to play this weekend. I can count on both of them,” said Kovac.

Konstantinos Karetsas will not be available after having to be substituted in the match against Villarreal due to circulation problems. Sporting director Ole Book said of him: “He is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. Further examinations are underway, and we want to get to the bottom of it.”

Also absent will be Emre Can (torn ACL), Filippo Mane (muscle injury), Giannis Konstantelias (torn ACL), and Samuele Inacio (red-card suspension).

Kovac also had words of praise for new signing Ethan Nwaneri, who came on as a substitute against Hoffenheim last weekend and against Villarreal on Tuesday. “He has settled in superbly. He is a great lad, very calm, down-to-earth, friendly, helpful, and very good on the ball,” said Kovac. “In his two brief appearances, he has shown that he can help us. I am very pleased with him.” (cr)

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