The starting elevens are in for the Bundesliga meeting between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Augsburg, as both managers look to build on eventful opening weekends.
FC Augsburg attacker Anton Kade faces a late fitness test ahead of the Bundesliga trip to Eintracht Frankfurt after sustaining a suspected ankle injury in training.
FC Augsburg have signed 20-year-old attacking midfielder Arijon Ibrahimovic on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich, with the player and sporting director Benni Weber both welcoming the move.
FC Augsburg centre-back Keven Schlotterbeck is expected to undergo a medical at Southampton on Wednesday as he closes in on a €3.85 million transfer to the Championship club.
FC Augsburg have reached an agreement with Red Star Belgrade to sign South Korean right-back Young-woo Seol for €3.75 million. The 27-year-old international is expected to undergo a medical before signing a long-term contract.
Hertha BSC have signed Danish full-back Mads Pedersen from FC Augsburg on a one-year deal with an option to extend. The 29-year-old brings 115 Bundesliga appearances worth of experience to the 2. Bundesliga side.
Fan groups across Germany, including Bayern Munich’s Südkurve, have launched a campaign to abolish the Video Assistant Referee system in the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal. The movement has gained support from club officials such as FC Augsburg managing director Michael Ströll.
Manuel Baum has simulated the Energie Cottbus stadium atmosphere in training as FC Augsburg prepare for their DFB-Pokal season opener against the second-tier side.
France defender Chrislain Matsima is expected to remain at FC Augsburg after a proposed transfer to Crystal Palace failed earlier this summer, with the Bundesliga club under no pressure to sell.