The 2026/27 Bundesliga season begins on Friday, August 28, 2026, when defending champions Bayern Munich host VfB Stuttgart. Matchday 1 will run from August 28 to 30, while the final round of the 34-matchday campaign is scheduled for May 22, 2027.
Germany's top flight is starting later than usual following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which concluded in July. Competitive football has already returned for most Bundesliga clubs through the DFB-Pokal, while Bayern and Borussia Dortmund contested the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup on August 22.
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. Elversberg are preparing for the first Bundesliga season in the club's history.
Several teams are managing important injuries with opening weekend now approaching. Borussia Dortmund remain without Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck, Stuttgart have several players sidelined, and Mainz, Werder Bremen and Borussia Mönchengladbach are also managing notable absences.
There has been encouraging news elsewhere. Alphonso Davies has returned to match action for Bayern, Albert Grønbæk is playing again for Hamburg, Nathan Tella has returned for Bayer Leverkusen, and Union Berlin goalkeeper Matheo Raab is available again.
This GreenBall360 Bundesliga injury update covers the latest confirmed injuries, rehabilitation progress, fitness concerns, and available return information for all 18 clubs as of August 23, 2026. Suspensions and illness-related absences are not included.
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1. Bayern Munich Injury Update
Bayern Munich have welcomed several players back during August, but Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl remained unavailable for the August 22 Supercup against Borussia Dortmund.
1. Serge Gnabry
Serge Gnabry has been recovering from the avulsion injury to the adductor tendon in his right leg that Bayern confirmed in April. He returned to team training during August but was not available for the Supercup on August 22.
Current status: Back in training but not yet available for competitive action.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date has been announced.
2. Lennart Karl
Lennart Karl suffered a muscle injury in his left thigh that ruled him out of the World Cup. The youngster has since returned to training with Bayern's first team, although he also missed the Supercup against Dortmund.
Current status: Back in team training and rebuilding fitness.
Possible return: No confirmed match return date.
There is better news regarding Alphonso Davies. The Canadian has returned to match action after recovering from his hamstring injury and featured for Bayern in the Telekom Cup on August 15. Ismael Saibari also returned to action during the same match.
2. Borussia Dortmund Injury Update
Borussia Dortmund continue to manage several rehabilitation cases, with Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck and Mussa Kaba all listed among the club's injured players during the final stages of pre-season.
1. Emre Can
Emre Can remains in rehabilitation following the cruciate ligament injury in his left knee that he suffered during the previous campaign. Dortmund have continued to describe Can as a long-term absentee, and no precise date has been announced for his competitive return.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation from a cruciate ligament injury.
Possible return: No exact return date announced.
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2. Nico Schlotterbeck
Nico Schlotterbeck is also facing an extended spell out after suffering a medial ligament injury to his left ankle during the World Cup. Dortmund confirmed that the defender would require a rehabilitation period of several months. He remains unavailable and has not yet been given a confirmed competitive return date.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation from a serious left-ankle injury.
Possible return: Expected to remain sidelined for an extended period; no exact date announced.
3. Mussa Kaba
Mussa Kaba remains in rehabilitation alongside Can and Schlotterbeck. Dortmund's latest personnel updates have not provided a new detailed diagnosis or recovery timetable for the youngster.
Current status: Undergoing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No official date announced.
3. RB Leipzig Injury Update
RB Leipzig have several fitness concerns ahead of their opening Bundesliga fixture against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
1. Assan Ouédraogo
Assan Ouédraogo remains unavailable after suffering a capsule injury in his right shoulder. Leipzig initially expected the midfielder to be sidelined for several weeks, and he was still unavailable for the club's DFB-Pokal fixture on August 22.
Current status: Recovering from a right-shoulder capsule injury.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date announced.
2. Rômulo
Rômulo has been dealing with a tendon irritation and was unavailable for Leipzig's latest competitive fixture. The club has not announced a precise recovery timetable.
Current status: Recovering from a tendon problem.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
3. Ørjan Nyland
Goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland has been managing a minor foot problem. Leipzig described the issue as relatively minor, but it was enough to keep him unavailable for the cup fixture.
Current status: Recovering from a minor foot injury.
Possible return: No exact date announced.
4. Maxime Estève
Maxime Estève picked up a knock during training and was sidelined for Leipzig's latest match. No longer-term recovery estimate has been provided.
Current status: Sidelined following a training-ground knock.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
Christoph Baumgartner is also continuing rehabilitation, while Eljif Elmas was unavailable following a training knock. Leipzig have not announced precise return dates for either player.
4. VfB Stuttgart Injury Update
Stuttgart have several confirmed absences ahead of 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 would miss training and competitive action for the following weeks.
Current status: Recovering from a posterior-thigh muscle injury.
Possible return: Expected to remain out for several weeks; no exact date announced.
2. Dennis Seimen
Goalkeeper Dennis Seimen suffered a muscular injury to the back of his thigh during Stuttgart's summer preparations. Stuttgart initially said Seimen would remain unavailable until at least after the international break in late September.
Current status: Recovering from a thigh muscle injury.
Possible return: Not expected before the latter part of September based on the club's initial estimate.
3. Justin Diehl
Justin Diehl is also recovering from a thigh injury after suffering a muscular problem at the front of his thigh. Like Seimen, Stuttgart initially expected Diehl to remain sidelined until at least after the September international break.
Current status: Rehabilitation from a thigh muscle injury.
Possible return: Not expected before the latter part of September based on the initial timetable.
All three remained absent from Stuttgart's first competitive squad of the season in the DFB-Pokal.
5. TSG Hoffenheim Injury Update
1. Andrej Kramarić
Andrej Kramarić has been working his way back following treatment for a groin problem. The forward was not ready for Hoffenheim's DFB-Pokal opener on August 22 and has been completing an individual programme rather than full team training. There is hope that Kramarić could become an option around the beginning of the Bundesliga season, but no competitive return has been guaranteed.
Current status: Rebuilding fitness following a groin problem.
Possible return: Could move closer to availability for the opening Bundesliga fixtures, but no exact date has been confirmed.
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6. Bayer Leverkusen Injury Update
Leverkusen's injury situation has improved in some areas, but several players remain unavailable.
1. Montrell Culbreath
Montrell Culbreath is recovering from the foot injury he suffered during Leverkusen's friendly against Sevilla. The injury was subsequently judged to be less serious than initially feared. Head coach Carles Martínez indicated that Culbreath could potentially return around the September international break if his rehabilitation continues positively, although that remains an estimate rather than a confirmed return date.
Current status: Recovering from a foot injury.
Possible return: The September international period has been mentioned as a possible target, but no exact date is confirmed.
2. Robert Andrich
Robert Andrich has continued to deal with muscular problems and was still training individually ahead of Leverkusen's DFB-Pokal opener.
Current status: Working individually while recovering from muscular problems.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
3. Eliesse Ben Seghir
Eliesse Ben Seghir has been recovering from a muscle injury in his right thigh. Leverkusen expect him to begin taking part in sections of team training as his rehabilitation progresses.
Current status: Nearing a return to partial team training.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
There is positive news regarding Nathan Tella. The winger has recovered from his muscular problem and returned to competitive action, scoring during Leverkusen's DFB-Pokal victory on August 22. He is therefore no longer listed as a current injury absence.
7. SC Freiburg Injury Update
Freiburg's previous injury situation involving Eren Dinkçi is no longer relevant to the club. The winger joined Werder Bremen on loan on August 17, so any current fitness issue now belongs under Werder's squad rather than Freiburg's. Freiburg's latest first-team coverage has not established a fresh major long-term injury requiring inclusion in this tracker.
Current status: No fresh major long-term first-team injury has been officially confirmed in the latest club updates.
Goalkeeper Florian Müller, who had previously been managing an ankle problem, has already returned to match action and is no longer considered a current injury absence.
8. Eintracht Frankfurt Injury Update
Frankfurt entered their DFB-Pokal opener without several players because of fitness problems.
1. Nnamdi Collins
Nnamdi Collins missed Frankfurt's latest competitive fixture because of back problems. No precise return date has been announced.
Current status: Recovering from back discomfort.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
2. Hugo Larsson
Hugo Larsson was also unavailable because of a muscular issue. Frankfurt have not announced a long-term recovery timetable.
Current status: Recovering from a muscular problem.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
3. Ritsu Doan
Ritsu Doan missed the same match with a muscular problem and remains a fitness concern ahead of the Bundesliga opener.
Current status: Recovering from a muscular issue.
Possible return: No exact date announced.
Timothy Chandler, who had been dealing with a thigh injury earlier in pre-season, is no longer listed among Frankfurt's main current injury absences.
9. FC Augsburg Injury Update
Augsburg have reached the competitive stage of the season without announcing a significant new long-term first-team injury in their latest official coverage. The club has already begun their DFB-Pokal campaign, with no fresh major medical setback announced around the fixture.
Current status: No fresh major long-term first-team injury has been officially confirmed.
Smaller fitness concerns may still become clearer when Augsburg provide their final squad information ahead of the August 30 Bundesliga opener against Schalke.
10. Mainz 05 Injury Update
Mainz continue to manage several important injury situations.
1. Eric Martel
Eric Martel suffered a medial ligament injury in his right knee during a July 31 friendly. Mainz announced that the midfielder would be unavailable for several weeks, and he remained among the club's injured players during the final stage of preparations for competitive football.
Current status: Recovering from a right-knee medial ligament injury.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date announced.
2. Paul Nebel
Paul Nebel is continuing his recovery from an adductor injury suffered during training. Mainz originally said the midfielder would be sidelined for the following weeks, and he remained unavailable in the club's latest injury update.
Current status: Recovering from an adductor injury.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
3. Silas
Silas remains on the comeback trail after suffering fractures to his left tibia and fibula and subsequently undergoing surgery. The attacker has continued his rehabilitation throughout the summer and was still among Mainz's injured first-team players in the latest training updates.
Current status: Long-term rehabilitation following serious lower-leg fractures.
Possible return: No competitive return date has been confirmed.
There has been encouraging progress for Benedict Hollerbach. The forward has worked his way back onto the training pitch following his Achilles injury and is gradually rebuilding his workload with the group.
11. Union Berlin Injury Update
Union Berlin remain without several first-team players as competitive football begins.
1. Frederik Rønnow
Frederik Rønnow remains unavailable because of the thigh injury that disrupted the end of his previous campaign. The goalkeeper was ruled out of Union's August 23 DFB-Pokal opener and has not yet been given a confirmed Bundesliga return date.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation from a thigh injury.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
2. Oliver Burke
Oliver Burke continues to deal with Achilles tendon problems. The forward has been limited during the summer and remained unavailable for Union's first competitive fixture.
Current status: Recovering from an Achilles problem.
Possible return: No exact date announced.
3. Stanley Nsoki
Stanley Nsoki has not yet returned to normal competitive involvement and remained unavailable for the DFB-Pokal opener. Union has not publicly provided a detailed current diagnosis or precise recovery timetable.
Current status: Continuing recovery from a fitness problem.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
4. Robert Skov
Robert Skov was also unavailable for Union's cup fixture as he continues working back toward full fitness.
Current status: Sidelined with a fitness problem.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
There is positive news in goal. Matheo Raab has recovered from the issue that affected him earlier in pre-season and started Union's DFB-Pokal match on August 23, meaning he is no longer a current injury absence.
12. Borussia Mönchengladbach Injury Update
Borussia Mönchengladbach continue to have several players working through injury recoveries.
1. Jens Castrop
Jens Castrop suffered a dislocated shoulder and required surgery. The midfielder is expected to spend several months on the sidelines, making him one of Gladbach's most significant early-season absentees.
Current status: Recovering following shoulder surgery.
Possible return: Expected to remain out for several months; no exact date announced.
2. Yukhym Konoplia
Yukhym Konoplia suffered a medial collateral ligament injury in his right knee during the summer. Gladbach announced that the defender would be unavailable for several weeks, but no precise competitive return date has been confirmed.
Current status: Recovering from a right-knee ligament injury.
Possible return: No exact date announced.
3. Fabio Chiarodia
There has been progress for Fabio Chiarodia, who suffered a muscle fibre tear in his left thigh. The defender has returned to full training, although the club did not consider him ready for immediate competitive involvement in the DFB-Pokal.
Current status: Back in full training after a thigh muscle injury.
Possible return: Closing in on match availability; no exact date confirmed.
4. Zento Uno
Zento Uno remains in rehabilitation from a muscular problem and was not yet ready for Gladbach's opening competitive fixture.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation from a muscular injury.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
13. Hamburger SV Injury Update
Hamburg have received good news regarding Albert Grønbæk, but two other players remain unavailable.
1. Warmed Omari
Warmed Omari suffered a shoulder injury during Hamburg's final preparations for competitive football. HSV confirmed that the defender will be treated conservatively rather than undergoing surgery, but the injury will keep him out of the beginning of the competitive schedule.
Current status: Recovering from a shoulder injury.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date announced.
2. Miro Muheim
Miro Muheim is unavailable because of a muscular problem and will miss Hamburg's DFB-Pokal opener on August 24.
Current status: Recovering from a muscular injury.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
3. Alexander Rössing-Lelesiit
Alexander Rössing-Lelesiit continues to build his fitness following a longer rehabilitation period and is not yet ready for normal competitive involvement.
Current status: Continuing his build-up programme.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
Albert Grønbæk is no longer on the injury list. After the knee scare earlier in August, the midfielder returned to match action and scored for Hamburg against Toulouse on August 15.
14. 1. FC Köln Injury Update
Köln have several confirmed absences ahead of their DFB-Pokal match and subsequent Bundesliga opener.
1. Sebastian Sebulonsen
Sebastian Sebulonsen is continuing his rehabilitation from the muscular injury in his thigh that Köln confirmed on August 9. The defender remained unavailable in the club's latest personnel update.
Current status: Recovering from a thigh muscle injury.
Possible return: No official date announced.
2. Timo Hübers
Timo Hübers is also continuing a rehabilitation programme and was not yet ready to return for Köln's latest competitive preparations. The club has not announced a new precise recovery timetable.
Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
3. Luca Waldschmidt
Luca Waldschmidt has been ruled out due to a muscular problem and will miss Köln's DFB-Pokal fixture on August 24.
Current status: Recovering from a muscular issue.
Possible return: No exact return date announced.
15. Werder Bremen Injury Update
Werder Bremen continue to manage one of the Bundesliga's longer injury lists.
1. Keke Topp
Keke Topp remains in rehabilitation following a cruciate ligament tear. The striker has not yet returned to normal team training and remained unavailable for Bremen's DFB-Pokal fixture on August 22.
Current status: Long-term rehabilitation from a cruciate ligament injury.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date announced.
2. Felix Agu
Felix Agu continues to recover from a calf muscle injury and remains in rehabilitation rather than full team training.
Current status: Rehabilitation from a calf injury.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
3. Eren Dinkçi
Eren Dinkçi joined Werder Bremen on loan from Freiburg on August 17 and is now dealing with a muscular problem. The winger was unavailable for Bremen's DFB-Pokal fixture, making his fitness a concern ahead of the opening Bundesliga match against his parent club Freiburg.
Current status: Recovering from a muscular problem.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
4. Karl Hein
Goalkeeper Karl Hein has also been sidelined by a muscular problem. Bremen indicated that he could return to training during the week leading into the Bundesliga opener if his recovery continues as expected.
Current status: Recovering from a muscular injury.
Possible return: Team-training return expected soon, but competitive availability has not been confirmed.
5. Oskar Wójcik
Oskar Wójcik remains in rehabilitation from a muscular problem and was unavailable for Bremen's cup fixture.
Current status: Recovering from a muscular issue.
Possible return: No confirmed date.
There has been progress for Niklas Stark, Dariusz Stalmach and Mitchell Weiser, who have resumed at least partial team training. However, the August 22 cup match came too early for all three, so their competitive returns are still being managed.
16. Schalke 04 Injury Update
Schalke's injury situation has improved considerably since earlier in pre-season. Adrian Gantenbein, Robin Gosens and Dejan Ljubičić are no longer among the club's current confirmed injury absences.
1. Kenan Karaman
Kenan Karaman is Schalke's main confirmed absentee ahead of the club's DFB-Pokal match against Halle. The captain suffered a heavy fall on his hip during the friendly against Atalanta. Fluid subsequently accumulated around the affected area and required a minor procedure. Schalke confirmed that he will miss the cup fixture.
Current status: Recovering after treatment for a hip injury.
Possible return: No confirmed date for his Bundesliga return.
Gosens, who had been dealing with a thigh problem earlier in August, has returned to regular team work and is no longer listed as injured.
17. SV Elversberg Injury Update
SV Elversberg have begun competitive action ahead of their first-ever Bundesliga campaign without announcing a fresh major long-term first-team injury in their latest updates.
The promoted club has already played their opening DFB-Pokal fixture, and no significant new medical setback has been announced around the match.
Current status: No fresh major long-term first-team injury has been officially confirmed.
Elversberg begin their historic first Bundesliga season at home to Bayer Leverkusen on August 29.
18. SC Paderborn 07 Injury Update
Paderborn continue to manage several injury situations ahead of their Bundesliga return.
1. Timur Gayret
Timur Gayret remains in rehabilitation following a cruciate ligament injury. The midfielder has spent the summer working through his recovery programme and has not yet returned to normal competitive involvement.
Current status: Long-term rehabilitation from a cruciate ligament injury.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
2. Sebastian Klaas
Sebastian Klaas has been recovering from adductor problems and remains a fitness concern ahead of the Bundesliga opener. Paderborn initially expected him to require several weeks of recovery, but no precise competitive return date has been confirmed.
Current status: Recovering from an adductor problem.
Possible return: No exact date announced.
3. Sven Michel
Sven Michel is also working his way back from an adductor injury sustained during pre-season. The forward remained unavailable for Paderborn's first competitive action and has not been given a confirmed return date.
Current status: Recovering from an adductor injury.
Possible return: No exact date announced.
4. Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant
Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant has been managing tendon problems and has spent part of the summer following an individual rehabilitation programme.
Current status: Recovering from tendon problems.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.
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: continuing rehabilitation from a cruciate ligament injury.
Nico Schlotterbeck — Borussia Dortmund: recovering from a serious medial ligament injury to his left ankle.
Jens Castrop — Borussia Mönchengladbach: expected to miss several months following surgery on a dislocated shoulder.
Keke Topp — Werder Bremen: continuing rehabilitation from a cruciate ligament tear.
Timur Gayret — SC Paderborn: long-term rehabilitation from a cruciate ligament injury.
Silas — Mainz 05: continuing his recovery following fractures to his left tibia and fibula.
Dennis Seimen — VfB Stuttgart: recovering from a thigh muscle injury and not expected back before at least the latter part of September based on Stuttgart's initial estimate.
Justin Diehl — VfB Stuttgart: also expected to miss the opening weeks because of a thigh muscle injury.
Assan Ouédraogo — RB Leipzig: recovering from a right-shoulder capsule injury.
Dan-Axel Zagadou — VfB Stuttgart: sidelined for several weeks with a posterior-thigh muscle injury.
Dortmund's situation remains particularly important because both Can and Schlotterbeck are unavailable with significant ligament injuries, while Stuttgart are preparing for their opening match against Bayern with three notable injury absences.
Players Making Progress in Their Injury Recoveries
There has also been encouraging news around the Bundesliga.
Alphonso Davies: The Bayern defender has returned to match action after recovering from his hamstring injury.
Albert Grønbæk: Hamburg's midfielder has recovered from his knee problem and scored against Toulouse on August 15.
Nathan Tella: The Leverkusen winger has returned from his muscular problem and scored in the DFB-Pokal on August 22.
Matheo Raab: The Union Berlin goalkeeper has returned to competitive action after missing part of pre-season.
Fabio Chiarodia: The Gladbach defender is back in full training following his left-thigh muscle injury, although his competitive return is still being managed.
Mitchell Weiser: Werder Bremen have welcomed Weiser back into partial team training, although the DFB-Pokal opener came too early for him.
Benedict Hollerbach: The Mainz forward has returned to the training pitch after his Achilles injury and is gradually increasing his involvement.
These players are at different stages of their recoveries. Some are already back in competitive action, while others still need further training before being cleared for matches.
Conclusion
The 2026/27 Bundesliga season begins on August 28, and several clubs will enter the opening weekend with important players unavailable. Borussia Dortmund remain without Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck, while Stuttgart are managing injuries to Dan-Axel Zagadou, Dennis Seimen and Justin Diehl ahead of their opening match against Bayern Munich.
Mainz continue to monitor Eric Martel, Paul Nebel and Silas, while Werder Bremen have several players at different stages of rehabilitation, including Keke Topp, Felix Agu and Eren Dinkçi. Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Jens Castrop is also facing an extended absence after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Bayern's injury picture has improved significantly. Alphonso Davies is back in match action, although Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl were still unavailable for the August 22 Supercup. Bayer Leverkusen have also welcomed Nathan Tella back, while Hamburg's Albert Grønbæk has recovered from his earlier knee problem.
Several clubs still have DFB-Pokal fixtures and final training sessions to complete before Matchday 1, so further fitness information may emerge before Bayern Munich and Stuttgart officially open the Bundesliga season on Friday, August 28.
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, when defending champions Bayern Munich host VfB Stuttgart. Matchday 1 runs through Sunday, August 30.
The final Bundesliga matchday of the season is scheduled for May 22, 2027.
How many clubs compete in the Bundesliga?
The Bundesliga has 18 clubs.
The 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
FC Köln
Werder Bremen
Schalke 04
SV Elversberg
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 following promotion. For Elversberg, the 2026/27 campaign is the club's first season in the Bundesliga.
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 most fitness information through training updates, match previews, press conferences and matchday squads. Where there is no reliable confirmation of a significant current injury, a player is not added simply because he missed a match or training session.
Are expected return dates guaranteed?
No. Return timelines can change depending on rehabilitation progress, follow-up medical examinations, fitness levels, and possible setbacks. Where a club or reliable report provides only an estimated recovery period, it is presented as an estimate rather than a guaranteed return date. If no reliable timetable is available, the return date remains unconfirmed.
Are suspensions included in this Bundesliga injury list?
No. This tracker focuses on injuries, rehabilitation, and fitness-related absences. Suspensions, disciplinary absences and illness-related absences are not included.