Hoffenheim Team News - Soccer

Koki Machida - Managing pubic bone issue Machida has developed osteitis pubis during his ACL rehabilitation, according to coach Christian Ilzer, per Kicker. "He has developed pubic bone inflammation during his rehabilitat...

Impact Machida had been targeting a return from his ACL injury, but this new complication adds further uncertainty to his recovery timeline. No specific date for his return has been set given the unpredictable nature of the condition. Further clarity on his status is expected to come from the club as his rehabilitation progresses.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Vogt - Out for weeks with ankle injury Vogt is unavailable indefinitely due to an ankle injury that will keep him sidelined for several weeks, according to Rhein Neckar Zeitung.

Impact Vogt arrived at Hoffenheim this summer from St. Gallen after scoring 16 goals with five assists across 32 competitive appearances last season, performances that established him as one of the Swiss Super League's most prominent forwards. The 21 year old Switzerland U21 international's early setback is a disappointing start to his time at the club, and his path to full training will be worth monitoring as Hoffenheim continues preseason preparations.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Set to miss training camp entirely Kramaric (groin) will not travel with Hoffenheim for the club's summer training camp in Austria, running from August 2 to 9, according to coach Christian Ilzer, per Rhein Neckar Ze...

Impact Kramaric is still recovering from a groin procedure earlier this month, with the rehab process currently limited to water gymnastics to reduce swelling and pain, meaning regular on field team training remains out of reach for now. Manager Ilzer is sending the veteran forward home to his family to recover both physically and mentally, and with large parts of preseason now set to be missed, it remains uncertain whether Kramaric will regain full fitness before the start of the new season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Starts in return Gendrey (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's friendly against Freiburg, confirming he is back fit from his injury, the club posted.

Impact Gendrey had been sidelined for over four months with the issue, and his return to the starting XI comes right on schedule after coach Christian Ilzer had confirmed he would be ready for the start of the new season. His availability gives Hoffenheim back a proven option at right back after Vladimir Coufal had firmly held down the role during his absence, and his continued health through preseason will be important as the club settles its back line heading into the campaign.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur Chaves - Back fit from injury Chaves (knee) is on the match sheet for Saturday's friendly against Freiburg, confirming he is back fit from his injury, the club posted.

Impact Chaves returned to Hoffenheim after Augsburg opted not to trigger the buy option from his loan spell, during which he started nine matches and contributed two goals. His inclusion in the squad for the friendly is a positive sign of full fitness as he looks to fight his way into manager Christian Ilzer's plans, though his path to regular minutes remains uncertain given the center back depth already at the club.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Bambase Conte - Extends contract at Hoffenheim Conte signed a long term contract extension with Hoffenheim after returning from a loan spell at Elversberg, the club announced.

Impact Conte made 25 appearances for Elversberg last season, scoring four goals and adding six assists as the club earned promotion to the Bundesliga, and he also featured twice in the DFB Pokal. The forward previously spent a season on loan at Karlsruher, making 29 appearances across all competitions. He made seven Bundesliga appearances for Hoffenheim's first team during the 2023-24 season and has also represented Germany at the U20 level. Conte is expected to compete for a regular role in Hoffenheim's squad as the club looks to build on his development through multiple loan spells.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Geiger - Back to Hoffenheim after loan Geiger is once again part of Hoffenheim's squad for the next season after spending time on loan with Scottish side Aberdeen.

Impact Geiger has returned to his parent club, coming off a production of one goal and one assist over 12 official appearances in Scotland during the first few months of the year. While it remains unclear how much he'll play in the 2026/27 Bundesliga season, he could at least offer a backup option to support a midfield depth that also includes Wouter Burger, Leon Avdullahu and new signing Nathan De Cat.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan De Cat - Signs with Hoffenheim De Cat has signed a long term contract with TSG Hoffenheim from RSC Anderlecht, according to the club.

Impact De Cat made his professional debut for Anderlecht in the Europa League in February 2025 before becoming a regular in the first team squad last summer, going on to make 46 competitive appearances with three goals and five assists across all competitions. The 17 year old central midfielder came through Anderlecht's academy from the age of nine and earned his senior Belgium debut in March 2026 after previously representing the country's youth national teams. He joins Hoffenheim as one of European football's most highly regarded midfield prospects, and his path to regular Bundesliga minutes will be one to track as he begins the next stage of his development.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Undergoes successful surgery Kramaric underwent a minor groin procedure that was completed successfully, the club announced.

Impact Kramaric's surgery had been planned and is not expected to affect his preseason preparations. Following a break after representing Croatia at the World Cup, the veteran forward is expected to return to training with Hoffenheim as scheduled. The successful procedure should help address the issue ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, with the club anticipating no significant disruption to his availability once preseason begins.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Erencan Yardimci - Returning after loan spell Yardimci returned to Hoffenheim after his loan spell at Eintracht Braunschweig.

Impact The 24-year-old striker spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Braunschweig, tallying five goals and one assist in 32 appearances across all competitions. It remains to be seen whether Yardimci will stay at Hoffenheim for the 2026/27 campaign or if he'll leave the club on another loan this summer.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Umut Tohumcu - Back after loan spell Tohumcu has returned to Hoffenheim after spending the 2025/26 season on loan at Holstein Kiel.

Impact Tohumcu appeared in 13 2. Bundesliga matches for Holstein Kiel, tallying one goal and two assists. The young midfielder could be used as a depth piece in midfield for Hoffenheim in the 2025/26 campaign, but it wouldn't be surprising if he leaves the club on loan once again this summer.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Attila Szalai - Returning to Hoffenheim Szalai has returned to Hoffenheim after spending the last six months on loan at Pogon Szczecin.

Impact The Hungarian defender spent the second half of the 2025/26 season on loan at Pogon Szczecin in the Polish Ekstraklasa, making 14 appearances, after spending the first half of the season on loan at Kasimpasa in the Turkish Super Lig. As a 28-year-old defender who has won nearly 50 caps with the Hungary national team, Szalai should find a role in Hoffenheim's defensive line for the 2026/27 season even as a backup player and depth piece,

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hennes Behrens - Back with Hoffenheim Behrens has returned to Hoffenheim following the conclusion of his season-long loan at Heidenheim.

Impact The left-back, who can also play at center-back, spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Heidenheim, starting in all but one of his 16 appearances and recording one goal with two assists. Behrens should add depth to Hoffenheim's defensive line if he doesn't leave the club on loan during the summer transfer window.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Gift Orban - Returning to Germany Orban has returned to Hoffenheim following the end of his season-long loan at Hellas Verona.

Impact Orban spent the final weeks of the 2025/26 season on the sidelines for Verona, and it remains to be seen whether he'll have a role in Hoffenheim's attacking line for 2026/27. Orban scored seven goals and added two assists across 28 Serie A outings with the Italian club in 2025/26.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur Chaves - Ends loan at Augsburg Chaves has returned to TSG Hoffenheim after Augsburg opted not to trigger the option to buy from his loan spell.

Impact Chaves joined Augsburg on loan in January to find regular playing time after falling down the pecking order at Hoffenheim behind Robin Hranac and Albian Hajdari. He started nine games for the club and chipped in two goals, but the move did not lead to Augsburg exercising the buy clause included in the loan deal. He remains under contract with Hoffenheim through 2029 and will report back for preseason training, with his path back into Christian Ilzer's plans still uncertain given the centre back depth already at the club. Hoffenheim have reportedly been open to selling Chaves if the right offer arrives.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Bambase Conte - Returns to Hoffenheim from loan Conte has returned to Hoffenheim after his season-long loan at Elversberg expired on June 30, with the club having extended his contract long-term last summer before sending him ou...

Impact Conte enjoyed a strong campaign at Elversberg, making 25 appearances with four goals and five assists as the club secured a historic first-ever promotion to the Bundesliga, finishing second in the second tier. He played a direct hand in sealing that promotion too, scoring the opener in a 3-0 win over Preussen Munster on the final matchday that confirmed Elversberg's leap to the top flight. Hoffenheim signed off on the extension specifically to keep developing him elsewhere rather than rush him into the first team, and he's now back for pre-season. However, with only seven brief senior appearances at Hoffenheim to his name before this loan, he's unlikely to walk straight into regular Bundesliga minutes. Conte is set to return to Hoffenheim in summer 2026, where his future will then be assessed.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Haris Tabakovic - Back after impressive loan Tabakovic is returning to Hoffenheim after his season-long loan at Borussia Monchengladbach expired.

Impact Tabakovic authored one of the best individual campaigns of his career on loan at Gladbach, finishing with 13 goals and two assists across his 32 Bundesliga appearances, having been one of the most productive strikers in the division before an injury cut his farewell appearance short. He was forced off in the 74th minute against Hoffenheim after twisting his ankle, having scored in the first half. Gladbach have left the door open for a potential return in the future, giving supporters hope of seeing him back at the club beyond this season. He now returns to Hoffenheim, where he is not part of their plans for the 2026-27 campaign, meaning a fresh move elsewhere looks likely.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ozan Kabak - Solid defensively in first start Kabak recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 3-2 victory versus USA.

Impact Kabak earned his first World Cup start in a semi rotated lineup as Turkey looked to give players a chance following their early exit. Deployed in the back three he was dominant in the air, winning all three of his aerial duels, and backed that up with four tackles, four clearances and one block while also contributing one chance created in an all round solid display. A good individual display in a win that brought little beyond salvaging some pride for Turkey.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Bazoumana Toure - Appears from bench Toure generated two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 2-0 victory over Curacao.

Impact Toure was back on the field Thursday after he went unused in their second group stage match, with the attacker appearing for 23 minutes from the bench. He would only complete nine passes while recording two crosses, a quiet outing. He will look for more time after starting in their opener, although his minimal usage in the past two games brings some questions about what role he will hold in the knockouts.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Hlozek - Creates two chances in defeat Hlozek generated one tackle (zero won) in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat versus Mexico.

Impact Hlozek led the line as Czechia's lone striker for just over an hour, carrying the attacking load in coach Miroslav Koubek's side during Wednesday's 3-0 World Cup loss to Mexico. He found little room to operate against a disciplined Mexican backline despite the heavy rotation, finishing with two chances created and one tackle while failing to register a shot. The loss officially eliminated Czechia from the tournament, as they finished bottom of Group A with just one point from three matches.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Hranac - Two clearances in defeat Hranac recorded one cross (zero accurate) and two clearances in Wednesday's 3-0 loss against Mexico.

Impact Hranac anchored Czechia's back three and recorded two clearances while helping keep Mexico in check during the opening half, with the co-hosts needing 36 minutes to register their first shot of the match. He was unable to slow Mexico's second-half momentum, however, as the hosts struck twice in a six-minute span before the hour mark to take control. Czechia's World Cup run comes to an end in the group stage after finishing bottom of Group A with one point from three matches.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Eight crosses in loss Coufal registered one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat versus Mexico.

Impact Coufal logged another full shift at wing-back in Wednesday's 3-0 World Cup loss to Mexico, providing plenty of width going forward but unable to spark a Czech attack that failed to register a single shot through the opening 36 minutes. He finished with one shot, one chance created, two corners and eight crosses, though he was part of a side that desperately needed a win to keep its World Cup hopes alive before being undone by two second-half goals. Czechia's World Cup campaign comes to an end after a last-place finish in Group A.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Hranac - Logs four clearances against South Africa Hranac registered one tackle (zero won), four clearances and one interception and won three duels in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus South Africa.

Impact Hranac fared better than in the opener and put up better stats, but the Czech Republic were again unable to secure the clean sheet, as South Africa capitalized on their late siege thanks to a penalty kick. He has totaled four clearances, two blocks and one tackle (zero won) through two contests.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Productive showing in South Africa tilt Coufal created five scoring chances and registered six crosses (four accurate), one tackle (one won) and four corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus South Africa.

Impact Coufal was the main offensive force for his team, leading it in both deliveries and key passes, launching six crosses for the second fixture in a row. He has also taken three or more corners in both contests. On the other hand, he was occasionally sloppy with his passes in the thick of it. He has also assisted once and tallied six chances created, five clearances and two interceptions so far.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Hlozek - Rather silent against South Africa Hlozek had one shot (zero on goal) and one interception, won one tackle and was dispossessed three times in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus South Africa.

Impact Hlozek drew the start after being deployed off the bench in the previous game, but he wasn't particularly active, and he had produced more offensively against South Korea, while he provided a small contribution on the other hand. He contributed to the goal by starting the action with a low-driven cross, but struggled to keep the ball for the most part. He made way for Lukas Provod in the second half. He has recorded three shots (one on target), one tackle and one interception so far.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

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