Overview
- Schalke coach Miron Muslic prepared for Karlsruhe without Edin Džeko as the striker’s shoulder injury from Bosnia’s playoff remains under assessment, with Moussa Sylla set to lead the line and several attackers back fit.
- England coach Thomas Tuchel called Harry Kane’s ankle issue a light injury that still ruled him out for his national team, sharpening Bayern’s focus on his readiness for Real Madrid in the Champions League.
- With Manuel Neuer nearing a retirement decision, Bayern are reportedly weighing HSV’s Daniel Heuer Fernandes as an experienced backup behind Jonas Urbig, which remains contingent on Neuer’s plans.
- Nico Schlotterbeck paused a Borussia Dortmund extension after Sebastian Kehl’s exit and held talks with new sporting chief Ole Book, with reports saying he seeks higher wages and an earlier exit clause.
- ERC Ingolstadt’s Edwin Tropmann was hospitalized after a head check by Munich’s Fabio Wagner in a bad-tempered DEL playoff game that finished with the clock running down without play to avoid further clashes.