The Mainz midfielder and Frankfurt central defender have missed their respective German Cup ties tonight with reported knee problems.

Mainz 05 have confirmed that Nadiem Amiri will miss this evening's trip to VfL Bochum's Ruhrstadion with a knee injury. 

A post via the club's X/Twitter account stated that the midfielder's absence will be “short-term” therefore a quick comeback is expected.

Mainz return to Bundesliga action next weekend with a trip to face a high-flying SV Elversberg side on Friday evening. 

Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt, who take on Hamburger SV in the DFB-Pokal's second round tonight, also noted Lilian Brassier's absence.

Brassier, who joined from Stade Rennais in summer, has been a mainstay in Adi Hütter's side since his arrival.

The Hessen club – who face HSV again in the Bundesliga this Sunday – said the French defender is also out “with minor knee issues."