Adrian Gantenbein

Gantenbein (ankle) has rejoined team training Tuesday, having been able to resume sessions with the squad since the end of last week, according to the club.

Analysis: Gantenbein had suffered a right ankle injury during a preseason friendly against Fagiano Okayama, a syndesmosis issue with recovery estimates ranging from several weeks to as much as three months. His return to full training now marks an encouraging step forward following a difficult run of fitness issues that already cost him 13 league games last season due to recurring calf trouble.

Jul 29, 2026

Facing weeks on sidelines

Gantenbein will be sidelined for several weeks after suffering a right ankle injury during Saturday's friendly against Fagiano Okayama, according to the club.

Analysis: Gantenbein sustained an ankle injury in a tackle shortly after coming on as a substitute, which has been officially confirmed as a syndesmosis issue, with recovery estimates ranging from several weeks to as much as three months. Even the more optimistic six-week timeline would rule him out of the DFB-Pokal clash with Hallescher FC and the Bundesliga opener at FC Augsburg. This continues a difficult run for the 25-year-old, who already missed 13 league games last season due to recurring calf trouble.