Hoffenheim Team News - Soccer

Ihlas Bebou - Ruled out with illness Bebou (illness) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Koln, the club announced.

Impact Bebou is sidelined for Saturday's matchup against Koln due to illness. The attacking midfielder is targeting a return for next week's fixture, but his absence should only cause a minor ripple in the starting XI since he has largely operated as a depth option off the bench for Hoffenheim this season.

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Bernardo - Ruled out Saturday Bernardo (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Koln.

Impact Bernardo is ruled out for Saturday's showdown against the goats despite returning to training earlier in the week. The defender remains sidelined after missing the last two matches with an injury and is not cleared in time to feature. His absence leaves the back line without one of its usual starters once again.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cole Campbell - Not available Saturday Campbell (ankle) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Koln.

Impact Campbell is not available for Saturday's showdown against the goats as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury. Although he has made progress in recent weeks, he has not yet returned to full match readiness. The attacking midfielder therefore remains sidelined for this contest.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tim Lemperle - Remains out Lemperle (ankle) remains out for Saturday's clash against Koln, coach Christian Ilzer said in the press conference. "Unfortunately, Tim will be absent. I'm very sorry for him, as C...

Impact Lemperle is still dealing with an ankle injury and will not be available for Saturday's matchup against Koln. The forward was unable to get back to full fitness in time and will now aim to return for next week's fixture. In his absence, Bazoumana Toure is set to continue taking on a bigger role in the attack and should see extended minutes while Lemperle remains sidelined.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bernardo - Should return Saturday Bernardo (undisclosed) trained fully this week and should be an option for Saturday's clash against Koln, coach Christian Ilzer said in the press conference. "Bernardo has also res...

Impact Bernardo sat out the last two matches with an injury, but the defender was back in full training this week and is firmly in the mix for Saturday's showdown against the Goats. The Brazilian has been a locked-in starter along the back line whenever he is healthy, and he could step right back into that role if the staff feel he is ready to go from the opening whistle.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cole Campbell - Should be available Saturday Campbell (ankle) trained fully this week and should be an option for Saturday's clash against Koln, coach Christian Ilzer said in the press conference. "Campbell has also resumed t...

Impact Campbell has been battling an ankle injury and has been out for an extended stretch, but the attacking midfielder returned to full team training this week and is trending toward being available for Saturday's showdown against the Goats. That said, his return is not expected to shake up the starting XI, as he is likely to ease back in as a bench option for the time being.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Akpoguma - Suspension over Akpoguma is no longer banned and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Akpoguma is no longer stuck with his red card and can return, an option to face Koln on Saturday. He earned the red card in his only start of the season and has mainly gone unused all season, unlikely to gain more time after a woe in his one chance to prove himself.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Stars against Freiburg Coufal had two assists while taking two off target shots, crossing nine times (four accurate), creating three chances and making two interceptions during Saturday's 3-0 win over Fr...

Impact Coufal set up Fisnik Asllani in the 46th minute and Ozan Kabak in the 51st while leading Hoffenheim in crosses, chances created and interceptions during the victory. The assists were the first goal involvement since November 8th for the fullback as he's combined for five chances created, 23 crosses and 10 clearances over his last three appearances.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Prass - Assists as substitute Prass had an assist while taking one shot and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Freiburg.

Impact Prass entered the match in the 73rd minute and set up Valentin Gendrey for the game's final goal in the 95th. The assist was the first since December 13th for Prass who has combined for five chances created and three tackles over his last three appearances, just one of which was a start.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Fisnik Asllani - Opens the scoring Saturday Asllani scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Freiburg.

Impact Asllani opened the scoring in the 46th minute while finishing with the second most shots on the team. The goal was the first since December 13th for the forward as he's combined for two goal involvements, seven shots and two chances created in his last three appearances.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Three saves in clean sheet Baumann kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Saturday's 3-0 win over Freiburg.

Impact Baumann helped Hoffenheim to all three points by blanking Freiburg on Saturday. The keeper has allowed six goals while combining for 13 saves over his last three starts as the clean sheet was the first since January 27th. Hoffenheim take on Koln away from home next Saturday.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ozan Kabak - Strikes against Freiburg Kabak scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal), blocking a shot, making two interceptions and eight clearances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Freiburg.

Impact Kabak found the back of the net in the 51st minute, scoring Hoffenheim's second goal while leading his side in interceptions and clearances. The goal was the first since January 24th for the defender as he's combined for four shots, four tackles and 23 clearances over his last three appearances.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Makes instant impact Gendrey scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 3-0 win over Freiburg.

Impact Gendrey entered the match in the 94th minute and scored a minute into his appearance to add a late insurance goal for Hoffenheim. The goal was the first this season for Gendrey as he's yet to start a match since returning from an ankle injury in December.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Hranac - Fit after illness Hranac (illness) is fit and an option for Saturday's match against Freiburg, according to manager Christian Ilzer.

Impact Hranac is back with his team this week after an illness was an issue last week, which forced him to miss out. This will mean the return of a regular defender, starting in the two games ahead of his injury. He should immediately return to his starting role now that he is fit, likely to serve alongside Ozan Kabak.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Lemperle - Out another game Lemperle (ankle) is still out but is eyeing a return in the "foreseeable future," according to manager Christian Ilzer. "Tim has an internal ligament injury in the ankle joint that...

Impact Lemperle is going to need some more time to recover after his injury has finally been diagnosed, with the forward suffering from a ligament injury in his ankle. This is something to watch for the club as they do without their starting forward. A return is hopefully coming within the next week or two, with Fisnik Asllani starting at forward in his place while Grischa Prommel and Baxoumana Toure work into more time.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bernardo - Close to fit, won't face Freiburg Bernardo (undisclosed) is not an option for Saturday's match against Freiburg, according to manager Christian Ilzer. "With Bernardo, it will not be enough, so we are happy that it...

Impact Bernardo is still not close enough to full fitness to play Saturday, needing another match to focus on recovery. That said, the club is now hoping he is an option for their next game when facing Koln on Feb. 21, needing to train this next week. They will be awaiting the return of their starting left-back, likely to move Albian Hajdari back to a central role once he is fit.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Blown away in loss Baumann had eight saves and allowed five goals in Sunday's 5-1 loss versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Baumann stopped eight of the 13 shots he faced during Sunday's clash, a decent return in a horrible situation. The team in front of him did no favors for Baumann, as his team went down to 10 men and left him under siege in the second half. There will be better days ahead against more manageable opponents for Baumann moving forward.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Fisnik Asllani - Assists in heavy defeat Asllani assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 5-1 loss against Bayern Munich.

Impact Asllani provided one assist during Sunday's one-sided loss. The forward did well in his limited chances, creating a pair of chances and taking two shots. Once Hoffenheim went down to 10 men, it was curtains though, and Asllani no longer had space to work. He will hope to continue on this good form against easier opponents moving forward.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Scores Sunday Kramaric scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 5-1 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Kramaric scored during Sunday's devastating loss, making the most of a rare chance to attack. He put both of his shots on net and scored with one of them, but that was about all that Kramaric got to do during Sunday's clash. Any opponent will be easier than this for Kramaric to operate against.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Wouter Burger - Serves ban Burger is no longer banned for the club moving forward.

Impact Burger is an option for his club once again, with the midfielder returning from his suspension. He should immediately return to the starting XI next outing, only missing one start all season outside of his suspension.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Akpoguma - Red card Sunday Akpoguma was sent off in the 17th minute of Sunday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Akpoguma was sent off Sunday after a rough tackle in the box, a double whammy after Bayern was awarded a penalty and scored. He will now miss at least a match, likely to return when facing Koln on Feb. 21. This was his first start of the season, so this is a rough break, with the hope that they can recover Robin Hranac (illness) and Beranrdo (undisclosed) next week, as they now have no other options who have started in the defense this season fit or available for replacement.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Bernardo - Not an option Bernardo is out for Sunday's match against Bayern Munich due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Bernardo is not with the club Sunday after an undisclosed injury has left the defender out, a second straight match without time after he was unused last time out. This does leave the left-back spot open, with Kevin Akpoguma taking his spot Sunday, with Albian Hajdari another option until he is fi again.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Lemperle - Not with team Lemperle (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Lemperle is not with the club Sunday after some issues with an undisclosed injury, still too much to play through. This does leave a major hole without a starting attacker who has six goals and two assists, hoping he can make it a quick return for their next outing.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Hranac - Missing with illness Hranac is out for Sunday's match against Bayern Munich due to an illness.

Impact Hranac is not with his club Sunday and is hitting the sidelines, as the defender is struggling with an illness. This does leave a hole in the defense, with Kevin Akpoguma entering the starting XI in his place. This should only be a one-match absence, likely to return against Freiburg on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Where to Watch Bayern Munich vs. TSG Hoffenheim: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream Harry Kane (first) and Andrej Kramaric (eighth) battle in a game featuring two of the top scorers in the Bundesliga when Bayern Munich hosts...

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