“We hope that Milos will be able to return next week,” said head coach Ole Werner at his press conference ahead of matchday 18. “However, it’s not something that will keep him out for many weeks more.” Additionally, Amos Pieper (broken ankle), Leon Opitz (ruptured ankle ligament) and Naby Keïta (Africa Cup of Nations) will be missing, whilst Nicolai Rapp is still a doubt. Niklas Stark, who was training on his own at the beginning of the week, is back available.
Veljkovic to miss Bochum clash
