Hoffenheim Team News - Soccer

Tim Lemperle - Late call after early exit Lemperle is questionable for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich due to an injury, according to manager Christian Ilzer. "Tim was replaced by Union Berlin in an injured way, so...

Impact Lemperle was off at halftime of the club's last match and is nursing an injury, making him a late call for Saturday's outing. This is a major thing to watch for the club, as he is a regular starter when fit, scoring six goals and two assists thus far. That said, if he were to miss out, the club would likely turn to Max Moerstedt to take his spot at forward.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Eduardo - Signs with Hoffenheim Eduardo has completed a transfer to Hoffenheim from FC Dordrecht, according to his new club.

Impact Eduardo was on loan with Dordrecht from Leipzig before a purchase option was made this season, with the forward now instead heading back to the Bundesliga on a deal with Hoffenheim. That said, he has yet to earn a first team appearance in Bundesliga play, only a youth player in his time with Leipzig. We will likely not be introduced into the squad quite yet, needing to build a role in the squad, with more chances to come in the 2026/27 campaign.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luis Engelns - Signs with Hoffenheim Engelns has completed a move to Hoffenheim, joining from SC Paderborn, his new club announced. "Luis is a very exciting player with excellent game intelligence and a strong presenc...

Impact Engelns came through all youth levels at SC Paderborn and broke into the first team at an early stage. He made his 2. Bundesliga debut in October 2024 away at Kaiserslautern and has featured 17 times in the league this season, scoring one goal, while also making two appearances in the DFB Pokal. Overall, the central midfielder has already logged 29 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga. He also has four selections with the U19 Germany national team.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ihlas Bebou - Shot from bench Bebou recorded one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Union Berlin.

Impact Bebou came off the bench for 12 minutes Saturday, with the attacker coming onto the field for a 12th appearance this season, yet to start a match. He would record a shot that would hit the target but not go in, still without a goal or an assist this season. That said, if he were to bag a goal, he could earn more time, with only 131 minutes of play thus far.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Records six crosses Coufal had six crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Union Berlin.

Impact Coufal would record six crosses Saturday as his team pulled out the win, also adding one tackle and a clearance in the defense. He is a regular starter for the club this season, with one goal and four assists in 20 appearances (20 starts) this season, with his last goal contribution coming Nov. 8.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bazoumana Toure - Notches assist Toure assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Union Berlin.

Impact Toure was in a starting role for the first time since returning from injury Saturday, coming after three games unused. He would earn an assist on Andrej Kramaric's goal in the 45th minute, helping with the second goal of the match. He's up to two goals and five assists this season in 16 appearances (15 starts).

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Brace leads to win Kramaric scored two goals to go with six shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Union Berlin.

Impact Kramaric would earn two goals Saturday and lead his team to a win, earning both goals in the first half of the contest. That said, it is his second straight game with a goal contribution, as he recorded an assist last outing. He is up to eight goals and four assists this season in 20 appearances, just three goals off of last season's tally.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Concedes one against Berlin Baumann registered two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win against Union Berlin.

Impact Baumann would make two saves and only allow one goal Saturday, earning his club a win in the process. This comes just a game after a clean sheet, with three in his past six games. He remains at five clean sheets in 20 appearances this season, unlikely to add another in the next contest when facing Bayern Munich.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cole Campbell - Out another game Campbell is out another match but is eyeing a return to team training next week, according to manager Christian Ilzer. "Cole is back in light training this week. We hope to get him...

Impact Campbell is going to need another match to recover, as the attacker is not yet training with his team. However, the attacker is eyeing a return to training next week, potentially returning to face Bayern Munich on Feb. 8. The attacker has yet to appear on loan and only earned one appearance with Dortmund, a rough campaign thus far.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Wouter Burger - Suspended two games Burger received a two-game suspension due to his red card received against Bremen, the club announced.

Impact Burger will miss the next two games due to suspension after being sent off against Bremen. Grischa Promel and Muhammed Damar could be the likely option to replace him in the midfield for Hoffenheim until he returns.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Avdullahu - Impressive defensive display Avdullahu generated three tackles (one won), seven clearances and two interceptions in Tuesday's 2-0 victory against Werder Bremen.

Impact Avdullahu turned in a solid defensive performance against Werder Bremen on Tuesday, recording three tackles, two interceptions and a season-high seven clearances. The midfielder is an undisputed starter, having started every match this season, though his role rarely leads to end product, as he has yet to score and has totaled just one assist across 19 Bundesliga appearances.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Grischa Promel - Finds net against Werder Bremen Promel scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Promel delivered a strong two-way performance against Werder Bremen on Tuesday, scoring in the second half while also contributing defensively with one tackle, five clearances and a season-high three interceptions. The midfielder, who has recorded six goals and two assists across 19 Bundesliga appearances this season, had begun the previous three matches on the bench, and his involvement continues to depend heavily on the formation used by coach Christian Ilzer.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Prass - Scores opener Prass scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Prass scored his first goal of the season with a stunning strike from outside the box after a well-weighted pass from Andrej Kramaric against Werder Bremen on Tuesday, while also adding three crosses, one tackle and two interceptions. The midfielder has now started five straight matches and continues to build momentum, having attempted seven shots, created three key passes and delivered 10 crosses during that span.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Delivers one assist Kramaric assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Kramaric turned in a strong attacking performance against Werder Bremen on Tuesday, providing an assist for Alexander Prass in the first half and nearly adding to the scoreline after attempting two shots, creating two key passes and delivering two crosses. The Croatian has now started four straight matches and appears to have settled into his role in midfield, scoring three goals on 12 shots and adding one assist during that span.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Secures clean sheet Baumann recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 2-0 victory versus Werder Bremen. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.

Impact Baumann made three saves to secure a clean sheet against Werder Bremen on Tuesday. The goalkeeper is in strong form, having recorded at least two saves in eight straight matches while conceding only five goals and posting four clean sheets during that span. He will look to carry that momentum into Saturday's match against Union Berlin.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Wouter Burger - Sent off against Bremen Burger was shown a straight red card during Tuesday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Burger was active with two shots and three chances created before being sent off due to a foul during the midweek clash. The midfielder will consequently be suspended for the next game versus Union Berlin and could be back for a subsequent trip to Bayern Munich unless the disciplinary committee increases his ban. He had been a key playmaker while taking set pieces over the last few matches, so his absence could impact the team's performance in terms of play generation. Grischa Promel and perhaps Muhammed Damar could see extended action while Burger is ineligible.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Lemperle - Starting Tuesday Lemperle (illness) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Lemperle had to sit out a match due to an illness, but he is already back in the team, returning to his starting role at forward immediately. With six goals and two assists in 17 appearances (15 starts), his season. He will likely remain in a starting role moving forward.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 27 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Oliver Baumann - Two saves in win Baumann recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Baumann faced three shots and stopped two of them to earn a comfortable win during Saturday's match. The goalkeeper wasn't overly tested throughout the match and did well. Baumann has been generally solid, but a bit of a mixed bag in some matches, still at his best he's a consistent option with surprising upside.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Wouter Burger - Assists in win Burger assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Burger sent in eight crosses and earned an assist during a rout of Frankfurt. The midfielder was brilliant throughout the match and maintained his role on set-pieces. The assist is a nice boon to continue his hot streak and the major role on dead balls helps maintain his floor.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Max Moerstedt - Scores in win Moerstedt scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Moerstedt scored once on his only shot during Saturday's win over Frankfurt. The striker only took a single shot but he made the absolute most of it. Obviously more volume would be more encouraging moving forward, but a nice finish in a tough match is a good return for Moerstedt.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ozan Kabak - Nets rare goal Kabak scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Kabak scored a rare goal during Saturday's 3-1 win. The defender isn't a consistent offensive threat but he did take four shots during Saturday's clash (though only one was on net). Kabak should remain a limited attacking option moving forward.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Lemperle - Could return Tuesday Lemperle (illness) could return in Tuesday's clash against Bremen, coach Christian Ilzer said in the press conference. "Lemperle could return, we have to see."

Impact Lemperle missed Saturday's clash against Frankfurt due to illness but the forward could return for Tuesday's game against Bremen. The striker will likely be a late fitness call after the final training session ahead of the match. Lemperle is an undisputed starter for Hoffenheim, therefore if he needed to miss a second Bundesliga game in a row, Max Moerstedt will likely replace him again in the frontline.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Lemperle - Dealing with illness Lemperle (illness) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt, the club announced.

Impact Lemperle is dealing with an illness and won't be an option for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt. This is a blow for Hoffenheim since he is a regular starter in the frontline and his absence is forcing a change in the starting XI, with Max Moerstedt replacing him against the eagles on Saturday.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Two saves for win Baumann had two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Baumann stopped both shots on his net and earned a clean sheet during Saturday's win. It wasn't the most impressive performance as the defense and midfield in front of him controlled the match, but it was still a nicely earned clean sheet and a good spot to build on in a busy part of the schedule.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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