Defensive duo fit again for the Bundesliga match against Paderborn | OneFootball

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

Konstantinos Karetsas will not be involved after having to be substituted in the match against FC Villarreal due to circulatory problems. Sporting director Ole Book had said of him: “Given the circumstances, he is doing well. Further examinations are underway, and we want to get to the bottom of it very thoroughly.”

Also unavailable are Emre Can (torn cruciate ligament), Filippo Mane (muscle injury), Giannis Konstantelias (torn cruciate ligament), 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 those two brief appearances, he showed that he can help us. I’m very pleased with him.” (cr)

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