Overview
- Coach Ole Werner expects a heated, duel-heavy contest in Berlin and says Leipzig must stay composed against long balls and a hectic tempo.
- Leipzig travels with a depleted squad as Assan Ouédraogo, Ridle Baku, Romulo, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Benjamin Henrichs, Viggo Gebel and Kevin Kampl are ruled out.
- Winger Antonio Nusa suffered a syndesmotic ligament injury against Eintracht Frankfurt and will miss the remaining pre-winter fixtures.
- Timo Werner is fit again and has been named in the matchday squad after recent muscle problems.
- Henrichs has stepped back onto the training pitch for a gradual return, and Johan Bakayoko was identified as an option to cover Nusa’s flank.