The 2026/27 Bundesliga season is getting closer, and Germany's top-flight clubs are entering the final stages of their preparations for the new campaign.
The season officially begins on Friday, August 28, 2026, when defending champions Bayern Munich host VfB Stuttgart in the opening match. The Bundesliga is starting later than usual this year following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which concluded in July.
There will once again be 18 clubs competing in Germany's top division, with Schalke 04, SV Elversberg and SC Paderborn joining the league following promotion.
Several Bundesliga teams are already dealing with important injuries. Borussia Dortmund have multiple players undergoing rehabilitation, Stuttgart have been hit by several muscular problems, and Borussia Mönchengladbach are preparing for the new season with several players sidelined.
There is encouraging news elsewhere, particularly at Bayern Munich and Werder Bremen, where several players have taken important steps forward in their recoveries.
This GreenBall360 Bundesliga injury update covers the latest confirmed injuries, rehabilitation progress, fitness concerns and available return information for all 18 clubs.
Some German clubs publish detailed medical reports, while others provide fitness updates mainly through training reports, match previews and press conferences. This page reflects the latest information available from those sources.
Suspensions and illness-related absences are not included.
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1. Bayern Munich Injury Update
Bayern Munich have received some encouraging injury news as several players step up their preparations for the new season.
1. Serge Gnabry
Serge Gnabry has been working his way back after suffering an avulsion injury to the adductor tendon in his right leg. The injury was confirmed by Bayern in April and kept the winger sidelined during the closing stages of last season.
There has now been significant progress. Gnabry was among the players involved in Bayern's training session on August 10 as Vincent Kompany's squad entered the final phase of pre-season preparations.
Current status: Back in team training.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date announced.
2. Lennart Karl
Lennart Karl is also moving closer to full fitness after suffering a muscle injury in his left thigh that ruled him out of the World Cup. The youngster had already progressed to individual ball work during his rehabilitation and was back working with the squad on August 10.
Current status: Back in team training and rebuilding fitness.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date announced.
3. Alphonso Davies
Alphonso Davies has also made positive progress following the left hamstring injury he suffered toward the end of last season. Davies was involved in Bayern's August 10 training session after previously completing rehabilitation work.
Current status: Returning to team training.
Possible return: No official match return date announced.
Jamal Musiala and Ismael Saibari were also involved in the latest training session after missing Bayern's Asia tour because of fitness or injury-related issues, giving Kompany more options as the season approaches.
2. Borussia Dortmund Injury Update
Borussia Dortmund have several important players still completing rehabilitation programmes ahead of the new campaign.
1. Emre Can
Emre Can remains sidelined after suffering a cruciate ligament injury in his left knee. The Dortmund captain sustained the injury against Bayern Munich in March and subsequently began a lengthy rehabilitation programme. He remains among the players currently working separately from the fully fit group.
Current status: Long-term knee rehabilitation.
Possible return: No exact return date announced.
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2. Nico Schlotterbeck
Nico Schlotterbeck is also facing an extended spell on the sidelines. The defender suffered a medial ligament injury to his left ankle during the World Cup, with Dortmund confirming that the problem would keep him out for several months.
Schlotterbeck remains in rehabilitation and was unavailable for Dortmund's latest pre-season match against Arsenal.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation from a serious ankle injury.
Possible return: Expected to remain unavailable for several months; no exact date announced.
3. Mussa Kaba
Mussa Kaba is another Dortmund player currently undergoing rehabilitation. The club confirmed in its latest personnel update that Kaba remains in rehab alongside Can and Schlotterbeck. Dortmund have not provided a fresh detailed diagnosis or return timetable for the youngster.
Current status: Undergoing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No official date announced.
3. RB Leipzig Injury Update
1. Assan Ouédraogo
RB Leipzig have suffered a setback involving Assan Ouédraogo. The midfielder sustained a capsule injury in his right shoulder during training and is expected to be unavailable for several weeks.
Leipzig are treating the injury conservatively rather than proceeding with surgery, but the recovery period puts Ouédraogo's availability for the beginning of the competitive season in doubt.
Current status: Recovering from a right-shoulder capsule injury.
Possible return: Several weeks; no exact match announced.
2. Lukas Klostermann
Lukas Klostermann has also been dealing with groin problems during Leipzig's latest pre-season training. The defender has had to reduce his workload while recovering, although there has been no announcement of a serious long-term injury.
Current status: Dealing with groin discomfort.
Possible return: No official timetable announced.
There is better news for Abdoul Koné, who has progressed to partial team training following a shoulder problem.
4. VfB Stuttgart Injury Update
Stuttgart have several confirmed injury concerns heading toward their opening Bundesliga match against Bayern Munich.
1. Dan-Axel Zagadou
Dan-Axel Zagadou suffered a muscular injury to the back of his thigh during Stuttgart's pre-season match against Everton. The club confirmed on August 11 that the defender will miss training and matches over the coming weeks.
Current status: Recovering from a posterior-thigh muscle injury.
Possible return: Expected to be sidelined for the coming weeks.
2. Dennis Seimen
Goalkeeper Dennis Seimen suffered a muscular injury to the back of his thigh during Stuttgart's summer preparations. The club confirmed in July that the injury would keep him out for an extended period.
Current status: Recovering from a thigh muscle injury.
Possible return: Stuttgart initially expected him to remain unavailable until at least late September.
3. Justin Diehl
Justin Diehl is dealing with a similar problem after suffering an injury to the front of his thigh. Like Seimen, Diehl was expected to remain sidelined through the early weeks of the campaign.
Current status: Rehabilitation from a thigh muscle injury.
Possible return: Initially expected to be unavailable until at least late September.
Stuttgart therefore enter the final weeks of pre-season with several players already expected to miss the beginning of competitive action.
5. TSG Hoffenheim Injury Update
Hoffenheim have continued their pre-season preparations without announcing a fresh major long-term first-team injury in their latest official coverage. The club has been working through its summer training programme ahead of the opening competitive fixtures, with no new serious medical setback announced during the latest stage of preparations.
Current status: No fresh major long-term first-team injury has been officially announced.
Minor fitness concerns may still emerge as Hoffenheim approach their first competitive match, particularly as players increase their workloads during the final weeks of pre-season.
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6. Bayer Leverkusen Injury Update
Bayer Leverkusen have several fitness concerns following their latest round of pre-season matches.
1. Montrell Culbreath
Montrell Culbreath suffered a foot injury during Leverkusen's friendly against Sevilla. The club subsequently confirmed that the youngster is expected to miss the beginning of the season while further examinations determine the full extent of the problem.
Current status: Recovering from a foot injury.
Possible return: Expected to miss the start of the season; no exact date announced.
2. Robert Andrich
Robert Andrich also picked up a problem against Sevilla. The midfielder was left out of Leverkusen's subsequent trip to England while he recovered, although there has been more encouraging news surrounding his condition than Culbreath's.
Current status: Recovering from a pre-season injury.
Possible return: No extended absence has been announced.
3. Nathan Tella
Nathan Tella has been dealing with a muscular problem and was unavailable during Leverkusen's latest preparations.
Current status: Recovering from a muscular issue.
Possible return: No official date announced.
4. Eliesse Ben Seghir
Eliesse Ben Seghir has also been sidelined by a hamstring problem. Leverkusen have not provided a specific return date for the attacker.
Current status: Recovering from a hamstring injury.
Possible return: No confirmed return date.
7. SC Freiburg Injury Update
1. Eren Dinkci
Eren Dinkci has been dealing with a thigh injury during Freiburg's pre-season preparations. The winger missed the July 31 friendly against Greuther Fürth because of the problem. He also did not feature in either of Freiburg's August 8 friendlies against Strasbourg, meaning his fitness remains a concern as the competitive season approaches. Freiburg have not announced a specific return date.
Current status: Recovering from a thigh problem.
Possible return: No official date announced.
There has been better news regarding goalkeeper Florian Müller. He missed the Fürth match with an ankle problem but returned to the starting lineup for the August 8 victory over Strasbourg.
Current status: Müller has returned to match action.
8. Eintracht Frankfurt Injury Update
1. Timothy Chandler
Timothy Chandler suffered a thigh injury in training during Frankfurt's pre-season preparations. The setback is not currently expected to develop into a long-term absence, with the club indicating that Chandler should be able to return to team training soon.
Current status: Recovering from a thigh injury.
Possible return: Team-training return expected soon.
2. Nnamdi Collins
Nnamdi Collins has also been managing back discomfort. Frankfurt have reduced the defender's workload, although he is expected to return to normal team training once the problem settles.
Current status: Workload being managed because of back discomfort.
Possible return: Expected back in team training soon.
Neither issue has currently been described by Frankfurt as a major long-term injury.
9. FC Augsburg Injury Update
Augsburg have continued their pre-season preparations without announcing a significant new long-term first-team injury. The club most recently continued its programme with a 3-2 victory over Sassuolo on August 8, with no major injury announcement following the match.
Current status: No fresh major first-team injury has been officially confirmed.
Any smaller fitness issues should become clearer as Augsburg complete their remaining preparations for the DFB-Pokal and Bundesliga.
10. Mainz 05 Injury Update
Mainz have suffered two notable injury setbacks during pre-season.
1. Eric Martel
Eric Martel suffered a medial ligament injury in his right knee during Mainz's July 31 friendly. The club confirmed the injury on August 1 and announced that the midfielder would be unavailable for the next few weeks.
Current status: Recovering from a right-knee medial ligament injury.
Possible return: Expected to miss several weeks; no exact return date announced.
2. Paul Nebel
Paul Nebel has also been ruled out after suffering an adductor injury during training. Mainz confirmed on August 7 that Nebel would be unavailable for the coming weeks.
Current status: Recovering from an adductor injury.
Possible return: Expected to remain sidelined for the coming weeks.
Mainz could therefore begin the competitive season without two important midfield options.
11. Union Berlin Injury Update
Union Berlin currently have one of the Bundesliga's longer injury lists heading into competitive action.
1. Frederik Rønnow
Frederik Rønnow remains unavailable after suffering a muscle injury toward the end of last season. The goalkeeper missed Union's latest pre-season action, and head coach Mauro Lustrinelli has indicated that his chances of returning for the club's August 23 DFB-Pokal opener are low.
Current status: Continuing recovery from injury.
Possible return: Unlikely to be available for the August 23 cup opener; no confirmed Bundesliga return date.
2. Matheo Raab
Matheo Raab is also currently unavailable, leaving Union short of options in goal during pre-season. Lustrinelli has similarly suggested that Raab is unlikely to be ready for the opening competitive fixture.
Current status: Sidelined.
Possible return: No confirmed date; participation in the cup opener appears unlikely.
3. Oliver Burke
Oliver Burke has been troubled by Achilles tendon problems for more than four weeks. The forward was unable to take a full part in Union's training camp and remains doubtful for the beginning of competitive action.
Current status: Recovering from Achilles tendon problems.
Possible return: No exact date announced.
4. Stanley Nsoki
Stanley Nsoki has also been unable to train normally during much of Union's summer programme. His limited involvement means he is unlikely to make an immediate return, although no precise recovery timetable has been announced.
Current status: Sidelined and yet to return to regular team training.
Possible return: No official date announced.
Robert Skov, Julien Friedrich and Mekhi Gray have also been dealing with fitness problems during Union's preparations, adding to Lustrinelli's selection concerns.
12. Borussia Mönchengladbach Injury Update
Borussia Mönchengladbach have several confirmed absentees heading toward the beginning of the season.
1. Jens Castrop
Jens Castrop suffered a dislocated shoulder and subsequently required surgery. The injury is expected to keep the midfielder sidelined for several months, ruling him out of the start of the Bundesliga campaign.
Current status: Recovering following shoulder surgery.
Possible return: Expected to remain out for several months.
2. Yukhym Konoplia
Yukhym Konoplia has suffered a medial collateral ligament injury in his right knee. Gladbach expects the defender to remain sidelined for several weeks.
Current status: Recovering from a right-knee ligament injury.
Possible return: Several weeks; no exact return date.
3. Fabio Chiarodia
Fabio Chiarodia has suffered a muscle fibre tear in his left thigh. The defender is expected to miss the immediate pre-season programme while completing his recovery.
Current status: Recovering from a left-thigh muscle injury.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date announced.
4. Zento Uno
Zento Uno has also been dealing with a muscular problem during Gladbach's preparations. The injury is expected to be less serious than Castrop's long-term shoulder problem, but an exact return date has not been provided.
Current status: Recovering from a muscular issue.
Possible return: No official date announced.
13. Hamburger SV Injury Update
1. Albert Grønbæk
Hamburg initially faced a major scare when Albert Grønbæk was forced out of the August 8 friendly against Lille with a left-knee problem. Follow-up examinations brought much better news.
The injury was found to be a laceration rather than structural damage to the knee, with the ligaments and joint escaping serious injury. Grønbæk has already progressed to individual training.
Current status: Back in individual training after a knee laceration.
Possible return: A long-term absence is not expected, but no competitive return date has been confirmed.
The update is a significant relief for Hamburg after the initial concern surrounding the midfielder.
14. 1. FC Köln Injury Update
1. Sebastian Sebulonsen
Sebastian Sebulonsen has suffered a muscular injury in his thigh during Köln's pre-season preparations. The club confirmed the injury on August 9 and announced that the defender would be unavailable until further notice.
Current status: Recovering from a thigh muscle injury.
Possible return: No official date announced.
Sebulonsen's availability for the beginning of the Bundesliga season therefore remains uncertain.
15. Werder Bremen Injury Update
Werder Bremen have several players working their way back from injury.
1. Keke Topp
Keke Topp remains in rehabilitation following a cruciate ligament tear. The striker suffered the serious knee injury during the previous campaign and is continuing his comeback work rather than taking part fully in normal team training.
Current status: Long-term rehabilitation from a cruciate ligament injury.
Possible return: No exact date announced.
2. Felix Agu
Felix Agu is recovering from a calf muscle injury. He remained in Bremen while part of the squad travelled, allowing him to continue individual work aimed at returning to full training.
Current status: Rehabilitation from a calf injury.
Possible return: No official date announced.
3. Niklas Stark
Niklas Stark is dealing with a thigh problem and has also been working on his comeback.
Current status: Recovering from a thigh injury.
Possible return: No confirmed return date.
4. Mats Heitmann
Mats Heitmann has been sidelined by muscular problems. Like Agu and Stark, he remained behind to concentrate on his recovery programme.
Current status: Recovering from muscular problems.
Possible return: No official date announced.
There has been encouraging news regarding Mitchell Weiser, who has returned to much of the team's training programme following his lengthy injury rehabilitation.
16. Schalke 04 Injury Update
Newly promoted Schalke are dealing with several injuries as they prepare for their Bundesliga return.
1. Adrian Gantenbein
Adrian Gantenbein suffered an injury to his right ankle during Schalke's pre-season friendly against Fagiano Okayama. The club confirmed that the defender would be unavailable for several weeks.
Current status: Recovering from a right-ankle injury.
Possible return: Expected to miss several weeks.
2. Robin Gosens
Robin Gosens has suffered a thigh injury following a challenge during training. Schalke confirmed that the experienced defender would be sidelined until further notice.
Current status: Recovering from a thigh injury.
Possible return: No official return date announced.
3. Dejan Ljubičić
Dejan Ljubičić has been dealing with a minor calf injury. The midfielder was given a break from training to allow the problem to settle.
Current status: Recovering from a minor calf problem.
Possible return: No exact date announced, although the injury has been described as minor.
17. SV Elversberg Injury Update
SV Elversberg have continued preparations for their first Bundesliga campaign without announcing a fresh major long-term first-team injury. The promoted side continued its summer programme with a 1-1 friendly draw against Mallorca on August 8, with no significant new injury announced following the match.
Current status: No fresh major long-term first-team injury has been confirmed.
Elversberg's final competitive preparations should provide further information on any smaller fitness concerns before the Bundesliga season begins.
18. SC Paderborn 07 Injury Update
Paderborn have a couple of injury concerns ahead of their return to the Bundesliga.
1. Sebastian Klaas
Sebastian Klaas has been dealing with adductor problems. Paderborn indicated in their August 1 pre-season update that the midfielder was expected to be unavailable for approximately four weeks.
Current status: Recovering from an adductor problem.
Possible return: Approximately four weeks from the initial club update.
2. Sven Michel
Sven Michel also suffered an injury during Paderborn's pre-season preparations. The forward was forced off with a muscular problem, with subsequent information confirming an adductor injury that is expected to keep him out for several weeks.
Current status: Recovering from an adductor injury.
Possible return: Expected to miss several weeks; no exact date announced.
Which Bundesliga Players Currently Have the Most Serious Injuries?
Several Bundesliga players face significant rehabilitation periods heading into the 2026/27 season.
The most notable current situations include:
Emre Can — Borussia Dortmund: cruciate ligament injury to his left knee.
Nico Schlotterbeck — Borussia Dortmund: serious medial ligament injury to his left ankle.
Jens Castrop — Borussia Mönchengladbach: recovering from surgery following a dislocated shoulder.
Keke Topp — Werder Bremen: continuing rehabilitation from a cruciate ligament tear.
Dennis Seimen — VfB Stuttgart: thigh muscle injury expected to keep him out through the opening weeks.
Justin Diehl — VfB Stuttgart: thigh muscle injury and expected to miss the beginning of the season.
Assan Ouédraogo — RB Leipzig: right-shoulder capsule injury expected to keep him out for several weeks.
Yukhym Konoplia — Borussia Mönchengladbach: right-knee medial ligament injury.
Eric Martel — Mainz 05: right-knee medial ligament injury.
Montrell Culbreath — Bayer Leverkusen: foot injury expected to rule him out of the start of the campaign.
Dortmund's injury situation is particularly notable because both Can and Schlotterbeck are recovering from significant ligament injuries and remain unavailable as the opening weekend approaches.
Players Making Progress in Their Injury Recoveries
There has also been plenty of encouraging news around the Bundesliga.
Serge Gnabry: The Bayern winger has returned to team training after his adductor tendon injury.
Alphonso Davies: Davies is back working with Bayern's squad following his hamstring injury.
Lennart Karl: The Bayern youngster has progressed from rehabilitation work to team training following his thigh injury.
Mitchell Weiser: Werder Bremen have welcomed Weiser back into much of the team's training programme following his long rehabilitation.
Florian Müller: Freiburg's goalkeeper has returned to match action after missing the Fürth friendly with an ankle problem.
Albert Grønbæk: Hamburg received good news after examinations ruled out serious structural knee damage, and the midfielder has already resumed individual training.
These developments give several clubs hope of recovering important players either before the Bundesliga begins or during the opening weeks of the campaign.
Conclusion
The 2026/27 Bundesliga season is still a little over two weeks away, but several clubs are already managing significant injury concerns.
Borussia Dortmund will begin the final stage of pre-season without Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck, while Stuttgart are dealing with injuries to Dan-Axel Zagadou, Dennis Seimen and Justin Diehl. Borussia Mönchengladbach also have several players sidelined, including Jens Castrop, Yukhym Konoplia and Fabio Chiarodia.
Mainz have suffered setbacks involving Eric Martel and Paul Nebel, while Leverkusen expect Montrell Culbreath to miss the beginning of the season because of a foot injury.
There is much better news at Bayern Munich, where Serge Gnabry, Lennart Karl and Alphonso Davies have all progressed back into team training. Freiburg goalkeeper Florian Müller has also returned to action, while Hamburg's fears over Albert Grønbæk eased considerably after serious knee damage was ruled out.
With the Bundesliga season beginning on August 28, more fitness information is likely to emerge through the remaining friendlies, DFB-Pokal matches and managers' first Bundesliga press conferences.
GreenBall360 will continue updating this Bundesliga injury list throughout the 2026/27 season with confirmed injury news, rehabilitation progress and player return information.
Bundesliga Injury Updates: Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026/27 Bundesliga season begin?
The 2026/27 Bundesliga season begins on Friday, August 28, 2026, with Bayern Munich hosting VfB Stuttgart in the opening fixture.
How many clubs compete in the Bundesliga?
The Bundesliga has 18 clubs, unlike the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A, which each have 20.
The 18 teams competing in 2026/27 are Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, VfB Stuttgart, TSG Hoffenheim, Bayer Leverkusen, SC Freiburg, Eintracht Frankfurt, FC Augsburg, Mainz 05, Union Berlin, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Hamburger SV, 1. FC Köln, Werder Bremen, Schalke 04, SV Elversberg and SC Paderborn 07.
Which clubs were promoted to the Bundesliga for 2026/27?
Schalke 04, SV Elversberg and SC Paderborn 07 are competing in the Bundesliga this season following promotion.
How often will this Bundesliga injury list be updated?
GreenBall360 will review this article every week or two weeks throughout the season. Major injuries, surgeries, rehabilitation developments and confirmed player returns may also be added sooner when clubs release important medical information.
Why do some Bundesliga teams have no injured players listed?
It does not necessarily mean every player in the squad is completely injury-free. Some Bundesliga clubs publish detailed medical reports, while others provide information through training updates, match previews and manager press conferences. Where there is no confirmed major injury, we simply report that the club has not announced a significant new first-team absence.
Are expected return dates guaranteed?
No. Return timelines can change depending on rehabilitation progress, follow-up examinations, fitness levels and whether a player experiences a setback after returning to training. Where the player's club has not provided a specific date, the article lists the return as unconfirmed rather than assigning a speculative timetable.
Are suspensions included in this Bundesliga injury list?
No. This tracker focuses on injuries, rehabilitation and fitness-related absences. Suspensions and disciplinary absences are not included.