Overview
- Malatini suffered the high ankle ligament tear during the 0–2 home defeat to Mainz 05.
- Head coach Daniel Thioune called the setback very bitter for both the club and the player.
- Amos Pieper remains out with a knee laceration, Maximilian Wöber is sidelined by a calf issue, and Niklas Stark's involvement is uncertain due to hip problems.
- Youngster Mick Schmetgens replaced Malatini against Mainz, making his top-flight debut as defensive depth was stretched.
- Eighteen-year-old Karim Coulibaly has resumed training after a thigh issue and could be called upon for the upcoming match against VfL Wolfsburg.