Overview

• Marius Bülter missed Tuesday’s session at Geißbockheim as he manages an Achilles tendon irritation.
• The problem began in Leipzig, and a halted training attempt preceded his absence from the loss to Stuttgart.
• Friday’s trip to TSG Hoffenheim would mark a first visit back to his former club, where he made 63 appearances and scored 10 goals.
• Reporting indicates Ragnar Ache is likely to start if Bülter is not passed fit, with the striker training without setbacks this week.
• Rav van den Berg has started light rehab following shoulder surgery, with his return still expected to take several weeks.