Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry has been sidelined since sustaining a broken arm during their DFB-Pokal victory over SC Preußen Munster.
FC Augsburg have parted ways with head coach Enrico Maassen following a disappointing 2-1 loss to newly-promoted Darmstadt.
Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck believes the Bundesliga club will continue to improve after beating Union Berlin 4-2.
Borussia Monchengladbach goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas feels for injured team-mate Jonas Omlin, but is also delighted for the unexpected opportunity to play.
Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan battled fiercely to a 0-0 draw on UEFA Champions League matchday 2 in Group F on Wednesday.
Pep Guardiola hailed Rico Lewis as one of the best players he has ever coached after his performance in Manchester City's win at RB Leipzig.