Ozan Kabak Injury: Option as expected

Kabak (knee) is an option for Sunday's match against St. Pauli, according to manager Christian Ilzer. "He has moved closer to fitness and is now a candidate for the squad. It's positive when we have a good selection of options. It was important for him to make his comeback. He is a quality player. Ozan increases the competition."

Kabak has been working on his return over the break and was expected to be an option Sunday, with the defender now cleared for action. This is huge news for the defender who has yet to appear this season after a torn ACL in May 2024. The 25-year-old will now hope to test his legs in a match soon, as he was a starter in the 2023/24 season before his injury, a spot he will hope to reclaim.