Bakery Jatta Injury: Will need more time

Jatta (thigh) is still a few weeks away from making his return, coach Merlin Polzin said in a press conference. "Baka will still need time after the Cup."

Jatta has been struggling with a thigh issue over the pre-season and will need more time to return from that injury. The forward will miss the season opener against Gladbach next Sunday and will likely be assessed the week after to know if he can be available for the next one. That said, his absence will not impact the starting squad since he is expected to be only a bench option for HSV this season.