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Patrice Covic - Makes bench in DFB Pokal Covic (thigh) was an unused sub in Saturday's win over LSK Hansa in the DFB Pokal.

Impact Covic didn't see action in this blowout win, but his return to the suggests confirms that he wasn't dealing with a severe injury. Look for Covic to be an option in the Bundesliga opener next Sunday against Freiburg.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Senne Lynen - Returns in cup action Lynen (abdomen) is available and started Saturday's cup action.

Impact Lynen missed the final preseason friendly while dealing with an abdominal muscle issue but progressed well enough to return for Saturday's cup match, where he started. He should be ready for the Bundesliga opener. The defensive-minded midfielder is unlikely to offer much attacking production after finishing last season without a goal or assist, but he remains valuable defensively, recording 63 tackles, 78 interceptions and 96 clearances across 31 starts.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jens Stage - Scores in cup Stage (calf) started in Saturday's cup game and scored in his return.

Impact Stage was forced off in a preseason loss to Auxerre after suffering a calf cramp from a blow to the muscle, but he has recovered in time to start and scored in his return to competitive action. He is onne of Bremen's key players and is expected to be a regular starter in midfield following a strong campaign in which he recorded 10 goals and two assists across 29 appearances.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE