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Ragnar Ache - Suffers knee injury off bench Ache came off the bench in Sunday's 1-0 win over Mainz and suffered a knock to his knee, forcing him off the pitch late in the game, according to Eurosport.

Impact Ache suffered a knock to his knee late in Sunday's win over Mainz and was unable to stay on the pitch. The newcomer played his first official minutes for his new club but could not show much of his talent as he could not finish the game. The forward will likely be assessed at the beginning of the week to determine if there is nothing major with his knee. That said, Ache will likely compete for a starting role moving forward, and his potential absence could impact the starting XI.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hamburg celebrates Bundesliga return with goalless draw at Gladbach

Hamburger SV emerged from its first game back in the Bundesliga after a seven-year absence with a 0-0 draw at Borussia Mönchengladbach

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

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Paul Nebel - Receives red card Nebel was shown a red card in the 59th minute of Sunday's match against Koln.

Impact Nebel was sent off in the club's season opener, with the midfielder seeing his marching orders just after half. This will leave the midfielder suspended for their next match against Wolfsburg on Aug. 31. He will next be an option to face Leipzig on Sept. 13, with Silvan Widmer or Lennard Maloney as possible replacements.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Benedict Hollerbach - Off with hamstring injury Holerbach was forced off in the 15th minute of Saturday's match against Koln due to an apparent hamstring injury.

Impact Holerbach didn't last long Saturday before he had to leave the field due to injury, with a hamstring issue forcing him off in the 15th minute. This is a tough loss for the club in their opener, as he is set to be a regular starter. He was replaced by Nelson Weiper, a likely replacement if he continues to miss time.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE