Bundesliga soccer team Bayer Leverkusen goes into the second round game in the DFB Cup against Karlsruher SC on Wednesday evening (6.30 p.m. / Sky) with great personnel worries.
In addition to the already injured Patrik Schick and Karim Bellarabi, Lucas Alario is also out due to muscular problems.
For him, Paulinho is at the forefront of the attack.
Leverkusen - Overall, coach Gerardo Seoane made six changes compared to the derby at 1. FC Köln.
The 16-year-old A-junior player Iker Bravo is also in the squad.
Among the guests, coach Christian Eichner has appointed four new players to the starting line-up after the 1: 3 in Düsseldorf.
dpa