Kevin Diks
BMGIndonesia
Right
Oct 6, 1996
29
6'0"
161 lb
CB
LB
Controlled Centre Back
GladbachFit again
Diks (undisclosed) is fit and an option for his club moving forward, according to manager Eugen Polanski. "Everyone else is basically available. That is very positive, but it also means the coaching staff is spoilt for choice."
Analysis: Diks is no longer injured after he started to train again this week, with the defender now cleared for play. After only a single game out, this is major news for the club's defense, as he is a starter when fit. That said, expect him to earn that role back immediately, earning eight clean sheets in 27 appearances (26 starts) this season.
Trains Wednesday
Diks (undisclosed) was in team training Wednesday, according to Thomas Grulke of Rheinische Post.
Analysis: Diks looks to be ready to end his time out with an injury, as the defender has returned to team training. After only a match out, this is very positive news for the club and the defender. A return Sunday against Dortmund seems to be on the horizon, gaining back a center-back who has recorded 26 starts in 27 appearances.
Remains out Saturday
Diks (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Wolfsburg.
Analysis: Diks has been unable to pass his fitness assessment after manager Eugen Polanski confirmed the club had been managing his load in recent days following his substitution last match. The defender has been a regular fixture in the back line this season, and his absence leaves the coach short of options at the back, with Fabio Chiarodia expected to see a larger role until Diks returns to full fitness.
Appears to be questionable
Diks (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg, according to manager Eugen Polanski. "With Kevin Diks, we had to control the load a bit in the past few days."
Analysis: Diks was subbed off last match due to an injury and has had to manage his load this week, leading to a late call for Saturday. Unfortunately for the club, this is something to watch moving forward, as he has been a regular defender, likely to decide if he is an option via testing ahead of the contest. If he were to miss out, Fabio Chiarodia and Kota Takai could see the start in his place, although there is a solid chance Diks is fit to play.
Subbed off injured Sunday
Diks was substituted off during Sunday's clash with Mainz with an apparent injury.
Analysis: Diks was withdrawn in the 71st minute during the clash with Mainz, though the exact nature of the issue remains unclear at this stage. The timing is a concern given that he had only recently returned from the adductor injury that cut short his appearance in the last outing against Leipzig, having been passed fit ahead of Sunday's game. Should he be ruled out of the next fixture, Fabio Chiarodia is likely to step in and fill his place at center-back.
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