Union Berlin's new signing Yorbe Vertessen could make his Bundesliga debut against RB Leipzig

Union Berlin's new signing Yorbe Vertessen could make his Bundesliga debut in the match against RB Leipzig. "He has completed two good training sessions and makes a good impression. You can see his quality, so he's a candidate for the squad on Sunday," reported assistant coach Marie-Louise Eta ahead of the game against the struggling fifth-placed team in the table on Sunday (5.30pm). Union completed the transfer of the striker from PSV Eindhoven on Thursday.

In the absence of head coach Nenad Bjelica, who has been suspended for a total of three matches, Eta will take over the communication duties at the Köpenickers. As in the game against Darmstadt, however, Bjelica's assistant Danijel Jumic will be the main coach on the bench. With a win against Leipzig, who are without a win in four games, Union want to further increase the gap to the relegation places.

Vertessen could help with this. The 23-year-old Belgian is expected to revitalize the harmless attack following the departures of attacking players Sheraldo Becker, Kevin Behrens and David Fofana. "Of course the departure hurts. We are sad and would have liked to see him continue in the Union Berlin jersey," said Eta about the transfer of crowd favorite Behrens to Bundesliga rivals VfL Wolfsburg.

In addition to Vertessen, newcomer Chris Bedia should also provide more goal threat. The 27-year-old Ivorian got his first minutes in a Berlin shirt in the 0-1 draw against FC Bayern Munich, but still needs some time to settle in, as Eta reported. "He's thawing out more and more and will get more playing time bit by bit," announced the assistant coach.

Inside defender Danilho Doekhi, who has not played a game for Union since October due to injury, is a candidate for the starting eleven against Leipzig. Fellow defender Josip Juranovic (muscle injury), on the other hand, will continue to miss the Berliners.