Lukas Kubler

Kubler (hamstring) trained several times with the team this week and could be nearing a return, according to Julian Schuster. "Kubi was on the training pitch every day this week and took part in parts of the sessions, though not fully"

Kubler (hamstring) is still working on recovery and is eyeing a return to training next week, according to manager Julian Schuster. "He's not quite as far along as Philipp yet. But he's also on the right track to making big leaps in his individual development. Then we might see one or two pictures of him on the training pitch next week."

Kubler suffered a hamstring injury following an aerial challenge and was forced off in the 55th minute of Sunday's 2-1 win against Koln, according to the club.

Kubler scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 victory versus Mainz.

Kubler (undisclosed) is in the starting squad of Thursday's friendly game against Karlsruher SC.