So are the chances of a Smith mission against Hannover
He missed the first game of the year. Eric Smith will definitely be there for the second premiere. The next few days will show whether the Swede can get involved in the home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday. There is hope for a speedy return for the defensive specialist.
At the start of the short training week on Wednesday morning, with gusty winds and heavy showers, there was no sign of Smith, who was recently absent due to illness the start of the second half of the season in Nuremberg (1:0) had missed.
It is possible that the 26-year-old will start again today. Then it could be enough for a return to the starting eleven and the brown and white defense chain in the Hanover game.
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That would also be important because Adam Dzwigala, who was substituted at half-time in Nuremberg, is not yet back in training. There are indications that he will fail against Hannover.
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It is certain that Betim Fazliji will be available again as an alternative in the defensive area after his red suspension.