Lucas Vazquez will not be missing from Bayer Leverkusen's squad due to injury, but he is suspended from the upcoming DFB-Pokal game in Paderborn due to a red card received in the Copa del Rey final, which results in a two-match ban valid in Germany. Meanwhile, the coach Kasper Hjulmand faces a goalkeeper selection dilemma: whether Janis Blaswich, who has yet to make his competitive debut for Leverkusen, will get the chance to play in the cup match against Paderborn, or if the trusted first-choice Mark Flekken will be in goal. Hjulmand emphasizes a competitive situation in the goalkeeper position, with Flekken currently holding the starting spot, but Blaswich remaining a strong contender. Additionally, injured players such as Exequiel Palacios and Ignacio Fernandez continue to recover, complicating the midfield options. The team hopes for Tillman’s return from injury in the coming week, which could impact the squad for upcoming matches against Bayern Munich and Benfica. The article also notes the importance of Vazquez’s suspension due to his red card in the Copa del Rey, and discusses the broader squad and tactical considerations for Leverkusen ahead of the DFB-Pokal fixture.