Hoffenheim Team News - Soccer

Andrej Kramaric - Working through individual program Kramaric is working through an individualized training program following his groin surgery and is not yet ready for competitive action, according to kicker.

Impact Kramaric only rejoined the Hoffenheim squad at the start of last week after his procedure, and he sat out both closing friendlies against Tottenham as he continued his separate program. The 35-year-old is being brought back gradually given the length of his layoff, with no fixed timeline yet for a return to full team training. Kramaric is expected to miss Saturday's German Cup opener at Erzgebirge Aue, and there's currently no indication he'll be ready for the Bundesliga opener at Cologne the following week either. His full reintegration into team training remains the next step to watch before any return to matchday squads.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fisnik Asllani - Season start looks premature Asllani has not featured in Hoffenheim's last two friendlies against Tottenham, including Sunday's 2-2 draw, and is instead working through an individualized training program, acco...

Impact Asllani's absence stems from an interrupted preseason after a proposed move to RB Leipzig fell through over medical concerns, leaving him behind his teammates in physical conditioning. The 24-year-old forward now needs to make up the missed training load before he can be considered for a return to the matchday squad. Asllani is expected to sit out Saturday's German Cup opener at third-division side Erzgebirge Aue as he continues building back toward full fitness. Adam Hlozek, who scored from the penalty spot against Tottenham, could deputize in Asllani's absence for the cup tie.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Prass - Sits out with muscular issues Prass (muscular) missed Sunday's 3-0 friendly loss to Tottenham due to muscular problems, according to the club.

Impact Prass' absence from Hoffenheim's final preseason dress rehearsal comes exactly one week before the club's first competitive match of the season, a DFB Pokal tie at Erzgebirge Aue. It remains unclear how quickly the left wing back can rejoin full team training. Prass is expected to be reassessed as the club continues preparations for the cup opener.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Koki Machida - Back fit to play Machida (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's friendly against Tottenham, according to the club.

Impact Machida had been dealing with osteitis pubis that developed during his ACL rehabilitation, a complication coach Christian Ilzer had described as unpredictable in its development. His inclusion on the matchday squad now marks an encouraging step forward, though his overall recovery timeline remains something to monitor as he continues working back toward full fitness.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tim Lemperle - Suspended for season opener Lemperle will miss Hoffenheim's Bundesliga season opener against Koln due to a suspension carried over from a red card last season.

Impact Lemperle finished last season with eight goals and two assists across 29 Bundesliga appearances, making him one of the more productive forwards in Hoffenheim's squad despite being sent off shortly after halftime against Borussia Monchengladbach in the campaign's finale. Adam Hlozek figures to be the likely option to start in the attack in his place, with coach Christian Ilzer forced to plan without one of his key attacking options right from the opening fixture of the new 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fisnik Asllani - Stays at Hoffenheim Asllani will remain at Hoffenheim after a potential transfer to RB Leipzig fell through due to medical concerns raised by Leipzig, the club announced. "The failure of this transfer...

Impact Asllani enjoyed a breakout 2025/26 campaign, recording 11 goals and 10 assists in 35 appearances across all competitions while playing a central role in Hoffenheim's second-best Bundesliga finish. Despite speculation surrounding a potential move, he completed preseason preparations without interruption and is set to resume training with the squad next week. With a transfer now off the table, Asllani is expected to remain one of Hoffenheim's primary attacking threats heading into the new season.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Vogt - Back in squad after ankle injury Vogt is back in Hoffenheim's squad after recovering from an ankle ligament injury, according to Bild. "I had luck in bad luck, I only had to pause for two weeks and can now train n...

Impact Vogt is included in the squad for Friday's friendly against Borussia Monchengladbach after fearing a months-long absence following the scare during preseason, a worst case scenario that ultimately did not materialize. The forward is now able to resume full training with the group, and Vogt is expected to continue building up his match fitness as preseason continues.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Wouter Burger - Inks contract extension Burger signed a contract extension with Hoffenheim, according to the club. Sporting director Andreas Schicker said "The extension is an impressive signal of continuity and of our g...

Impact Burger made 30 Bundesliga appearances last season, contributing four goals and eight assists, along with two DFB Pokal appearances with a goal and an assist, after joining from Stoke City in the summer of 2025 and immediately becoming a key performer. The Dutch midfielder came through Feyenoord's academy before spells at Basel and Stoke City, and has earned 60 caps across the Netherlands' youth national teams.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Daghim - Transfers to Hoffenheim Daghim will head to Hoffenheim under a long-term contract after leaving Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Daghim has plenty of potential as a 20-year-old forward who can play in both wide and central positions and boasts previous Bundesliga experience from his time in Wolfsburg in 2025/26. He also spent a short spell in Salzburg, where he made seven Champions League appearances, scoring one goal in that competition. He'll give his new club a much-needed option on the right flank, and he may also challenge Tim Lemperle and Adam Hlozek up front.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Fisnik Asllani - Left out of training camp squad Asllani is not part of Hoffenheim's squad for the club's training camp in Seefeld, Austria, running from Aug. 2-9, the club announced.

Impact Asllani's absence adds to growing signs that a departure from the club is imminent, with sporting director Andreas Schicker having previously suggested developments regarding his future were expected this summer, and RB Leipzig considered the frontrunner to sign him in recent weeks. His omission from the traveling group allows him to focus on his future away from Hoffenheim. Further clarity on his next destination is expected to come from the club as the transfer window continues.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Natnael Abraha - Signs long term deal at Hoffenheim Abraha signed a long term contract extension with Hoffenheim after joining the first team this summer, the club announced.

Impact Abraha joined Hoffenheim's academy from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2025 and quickly impressed with the U19 side, winning the German championship in early June with a win over FC Koln in the final. He had already made his debut with Hoffenheim's U23 side in the 3. Liga earlier in the season, making 12 appearances, including seven starts. The 18-year-old right back has also represented Germany at multiple youth levels, most recently featuring in three matches for the U19 national team. Abraha is expected to serve as a backup option for the first team as he continues his progression through Hoffenheim's setup.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JULY 27 • 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.

JULY 27 • 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.

JULY 27 • 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

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