Energie Cottbus faces VfL Bochum amid injury updates

Energie Cottbus is preparing for an upcoming match against VfL Bochum, with coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz reporting potential returns for key players. Leonardo Bittencourt, recovering from a foot bruise, and striker Moritz Hannemann, who was recently hospitalized following an injury, may be available for selection. A final decision on their participation is expected by Friday morning.

Despite these potential returns, the team remains without captain Axel Borgmann due to thigh issues. However, Julian Guttau has returned to full training after being sidelined since mid-August with a plantar fascia injury. The squad is looking to build on recent performances, including a hard-fought 1-1 draw against 1. FC Heidenheim, where Lucas Copado scored for Cottbus before an own goal leveled the match.