Jeredy Hilterman was absent from the lineup during Arminia Bielefeld's 5:1 friendly victory over Havelse, which is seen as a sign of a potential winter loan transfer. DSC coach Mitch Kniat explained that the choice was influenced by the competition in the Arminia attack, with Kania and Becker being favored over Hilterman. Hilterman, who transferred in the summer from the Dutch club Almere City, has only participated in three matches in the first half of the season due to a recurring foot injury.