Ellyes Skhiri News: Training in full but eased back

Skhiri has been training in full but will be eased back into the next fixtures, coach Dino Toppmoller said in the press conference. "We are glad that Ellyes is back. It was unfortunate with his knee injury; we had to bring a lot of patience to that. Now in training, he has made a great impression. We will gradually ease him back in through one match or another."

Skhiri has fully recovered from his knee injury and was back available on the bench for the game against Hoffenheim before the international break. The midfielder has been training in full but will be eased back into action in the coming games to avoid any setbacks. Skhiri was an undisputed starter in the midfield last season and will likely get that role back once at full fitness. Until then, Fares Chaibi is getting an increased role in the midfield for the Eagles.