Overview
- Uzun left the match in tears after a blow to his left rear thigh and was treated on the pitch before departing.
- Mario Götze replaced the Turkey international in the 26th minute after the injury.
- Coach Dino Toppmöller noted the problem aligns with Uzun's recurring muscle complaints and said the timeline remains unknown pending examinations.
- Heidenheim went ahead through Budu Zivzivadze before Rasmus Kristensen equalized to seal a 1–1 draw.
- Uzun has been a key contributor with six goals and four assists this season, while Elye Wahi's scoring drought continued despite a start.