Wisdom tooth op sidelines Hradecky
The Finnish keeper is expected to be out of action for several days.
Bayer 04 start the footballing element of preparations for the 2018/19 Bundesliga campaign today without Lukas Hradecky. The Finland international keeper underwent a wisdom tooth operation this afternoon so he will miss the first open training session at 16.00 CET. Hradecky is also expected to be sidelined for further training sessions over the coming days.
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