An injury means that Dan-Axel Zagadou is currently unable to take part in team training. Speaking in a media round, the defender explained when he would be fit for action again and what you need to know about Raphael Guerreiro.

Dan-Axel Zagadou on his fitness condition:
"I'm doing well. I'm glad to be back with the team after my holiday. But it will take a while longer for the injury to heal. That'll take about two or three more months."

…the long injury lay-off:
"For me, family was the most important thing in helping me stay positive after the operation. But of course the other players helped me too."

…staying patient given the recovery period:
"That's not difficult for me because unfortunately I have experiences with injuries. I'll make sure to take the time that I need to regain my fitness."

…making changes based on his injury:
"For each injury, we consider what the reasons for it were and how we can avoid that in the future. There are of course injuries that are unavoidable. But for example, I try to warm up in a way that helps me to avoid injuring myself."

…his contact with Marco Rose:
"I've obviously already spoken with the coach. He has wished me all the best with my recovery and said that he knows me as a player as well. He's looking forward to welcoming me back onto the pitch."

…the new signings Soumaila Coulibaly and Abdoulaye Kamara:
"I also arrived from Paris and am now trying to pass what I learned on to them. I see myself as their friend, not as a big brother. If they have questions or they don't understand something, I'll explain it to them to help them find their feet."

…an anecdote about Raphael Guerreiro:
"I don't have any anecdotes. The only thing that you need to know about him is that he's completely crazy."
Transcribed by Christina Reinke