Overview

• Head coach Thomas Stamm says Vermeij is not at 100 percent after weeks of only part-training and still needs duels and match rhythm.
• The striker trained with the group this week, yet a debut against SV Darmstadt 98 is described as unlikely and a starting role is ruled out.
• Stamm notes Vermeij’s recent inclusion in the matchday squad occurred only because three players were sidelined by an infection.
• With just two league games before the international break, Dynamo is weighing brief substitute minutes versus lower-risk options for game time.
• Planned pathways include an appearance for Dynamo II in the Sachsenliga on Friday at Stahl Riesa or a full outing in the Oct. 9 friendly against Jahn Regensburg in Auerbach.