Only nine players
And that will make even more difficult than during the first clash, only 9 of the original 14 registered players make the trip: In addition to the long-term injury Yessica Maria Paz Hidalgo alongside Liana Mesa Luaces (hamstring) and Jennifer Todd because of persistent knee problems got one weeks rest of team physician Dr. Karl-Heinz Attenberger. “This is obviously a precaution, we want in terms of the Bundesliga to risk anything,” said team manager André Wehnert.