Will winter loaner Kevin Vogt (28) get fit for the duel against former club Hoffenheim in time?
As expected, the defensive all-rounder, who suffered a concussion in Düsseldorf (1-0), was unable to train with the team yesterday. Instead, he ran additional tests to find out if a Sunday deployment was possible.
The chances are not bad. After evaluating the tests, Vogt was optimistic: “I am satisfied with the diagnosis and feel good.”
Despite humming pear, it could still come to the former colleagues on the square.
Vogt buddy Leo Bittencourt (26 / was loaned by TSG in the summer) is also playing against his ex-club for the first time – and has to bite his teeth. Reason: Bittencourt has been suffering from pain in the right ankle since the training camp on Mallorca. After heavy stress, the ankle swells again and again. The German-Brazilian therefore trains less, but he goes full throttle in the game.
Bittencourt: “Sometimes you notice a small stitch. It’s not nice, but in the current situation I have to go through it, even if it may be a little worse. As long as there is no greater risk, I will continue. “
A short soccer break would be “clearly better,” admits Bittencourt. After all, the attacker doesn’t have to swallow one pain pill after another – at least, he says.
Bittencourt: “I am the type who endures pain rather than taking a break. I hope it will heal over time despite the strain. ”
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