Football News, Notes & Injuries

Kalimuendo (shoulder) was spotted training with the team Wednesday, the club posted.

Kristensen (ankle) could miss the rest of the season since he is set to undergo a surgery in the coming days, according to BILD.

Ngoumou (Achilles) is progressing well in his recovery but still faces a lengthy road back, coach Eugen Polanski told the media, according to Jannik Sorgatz from Rheinische Post. "Nathan is making progress, and he's doing it wearing football boots, not just running shoes. That's extremely important."

Sarco (foot) is still in the rehabilitation process of his injury and remains out for the time being, according to Jannik Sorgatz from Rheinische Post.

Kleindienst (knee) is still training individually and could return in March at best, according to Jannik Sorgatz from Rheinische Post.

Reyna (strain) is training individually still but could return to partial team training next week, coach Eugen Polanski said to the media, according to Jannik Sorgatz from Rheinische Post. "We should be able to improve his physical condition this week so that he can resume training, at least partially, next week."

Hack (knee) resumed partial team training Tuesday and should return to the match squad in a few weeks, coach Eugen Polanski commented to the media, according to Jannik Sorgatz from Rheinische Post. "I think Hacki finished the short session with a big smile. It's important that he also trains on the pitch with the team. He'll do that partially this week."

Knauff is out for the time being due to abdominal surgery, according to his club.

Omari (undisclosed) is expected to return during Friday's clash against Mainz, coach Merlin Polzin said to the media, according to Mopo.

Balde (thigh) was spotted training in full Monday, according to Mopo.

Rosenfelder suffered a hamstring injury during Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim and will miss several weeks to recover from the issue, the club announced.

Coulibaly suffered a structural muscle injury in his thigh during Saturday's clash against Bayern and is a real doubt for Sunday's clash against St. Pauli, coach Daniel Thioune said to the media. "We will assess Karim's condition day by day. However, his participation in Sunday's match against FC St. Pauli is definitely questionable."

Can (groin) is still not an option for play, according to manager Niko Kovac.

Gulacsi is expected to be out until the end of March due to a partially torn MCL, according to his club.

Schlotterbeck (muscular) is ruled out for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Atalanta, the club announced.

Sule (thigh) is ruled out for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Atalanta due to injury, the club announced.