Projected line-ups cause absences ahead of the 5th matchday

The provisional line‑ups for the 5th matchday are under the influence of an almost three‑week international break, which brings unusually many changes compared with the previous week and creates both notable absences and new doubts for several teams for their respective coaches.

Absences at Bayern and Dortmund

Jamal Musiala of FC Bayern Munich is unavailable because he is not fit after the long break. At the same time, the absence of Nico Schlotterbeck and Julian Ryerson worries Borussia Dortmund, who are already missing two key players before the match against SV Werder Bremen.

Goalkeeper question at Werder Bremen

Werder Bremen have to manage without their first‑choice goalkeeper Karl Hein, who is also affected by the international break. The team faces the challenge of finding a suitable alternative in goal before the kickoff.

At VfB Stuttgart a long‑awaited comeback could happen, as the regular first‑team keeper Dennis Seimen has already returned in a friendly after his injury and is now again in contention for the starting eleven. Seimen's return strengthens the competition for the goalkeeper spot and gives the coach more options.

1. FC Köln, on the other hand, have to cope with bad news: Thijs Dallinga and Ragnar Ache were injured in training, meaning both preferred options for the attacking line in the upcoming derby against Borussia Mönchengladbach are unavailable. The double injury forces the coach to resort to backup players.

How Borussia Mönchengladbach will line up under their new coach Alexander Blessin remains unclear, as many potential regulars are still on duty with their national teams. The uncertainty over player availability makes tactical planning for the upcoming derby more difficult.