Hoffenheim Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Ozan Kabak - Extends contract with Hoffenheim Kabak has signed a contract extension with Hoffenheim to the long term beyond the 2025/26 season, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Kabak has been an essential member of the squad over the last season, making 10 consecutive starts as part of a three-man central defense. During that period, he scored two goals while averaging 7.0 clearances, 1.4 interceptions and 1.1 tackles per contest. The extended link with the club strengthens his position in the squad until after the World Cup, where he'll look to showcase his ability and increase his value as a top European-level defensive asset.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Fisnik Asllani - Assists in draw with Augsburg Asllani had an assist while taking an off target shot and creating two chances during Friday's 2-2 draw with Augsburg.

Impact Asllani set up Bazoumana Toure in the 42nd minute assisting the game tying goal while ending with the second most shots and chances created on the team. The assist was the first in just over a month for Asllani who has combined for two goal involvements, five shots and two chances created in his last three appearances.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bazoumana Toure - Nets game tying goal Toure scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing six times (three accurate), creating a chance and making six tackles (winning all six) during Friday's 2-2 draw w...

Impact Toure scored the game tying goal in the 42nd minute while leading Hoffenheim in shots and tackles. The goal was the first since November for Toure as he's combined for two goal invovlements, six shots, four chances created and 12 crosses over his last three appearances.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Holds on for draw Baumann allowed two goals while making four saves during Friday's 2-2 draw with Augsburg.

Impact Baumann allowed two goals in the opening 14 minutes of the match but held Hoffenheim from there as Hoffenheim came from behind for a point. The keeper has allowed nine goals while combining for 11 saves over his last three starts. Hoffenheim take on Dortmund at home next Saturday.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Sets up one of two goals Coufal had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing eight times (two accurate) and creating three chances during Friday's 2-2 draw with Augsburg.

Impact Coufal set up Robin Hranac in the 35th minute assisting Hoffenheim's first goal while leading the team in crosses and chances created. The assist was the first since February as he's combined for three shots, four chances created and 18 crosses over his last three appearances.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Hranac - Nets first Bundesliga goal Hranac scored a goal with his lone shot while making two interceptions and six clearances during Friday's 2-2 draw with Augsburg.

Impact Hranac found the back of the net in the 35th minute while leading Hoffenheim with his two interceptions. The goal was the first in the defender's Bundesliga career as he's combined for two shots, a chance created and nine clearances over his last three appearances.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Wouter Burger - Option after ban Burger is available following the one-match suspension he served in the round 29 game versus Augsburg.

Impact Burger was a consistent member of his team's lineup prior to the ban, tallying plenty of passes and playmaking stats in most games. Therefore, he'll immediately challenge Grischa Promel for a spot in midfield while also aiming to take set pieces away from Vladimir Coufal and Andrej Kramaric. Still, Burger hasn't been directly involved in a goal over his last eight league appearances.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Hlozek - Return expected this season Hlozek (lower leg) is gradually returning to training with the team and is expected to return before the end of the season, according to coach Christian Ilzer. "With Hlozek, it's t...

Impact Hlozek is expected to see playing time before the end of the season as he gradually resumes training with the team after a leg injury that has kept him sidelined for three months. The forward has made just three appearances this season, all off the bench, but his potential return is a positive step to regain rhythm ahead of next season.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Cleared for Augsburg clash Coufal (undisclosed) was not mentioned in the injury report and is available for Friday's clash against Augsburg, according to the club.

Impact Coufal had been a concern after picking up muscular discomfort following his heavy workload with the Czech Republic during the international break, but his absence from the injury report is a clean bill of health heading into the weekend. The veteran right-back has started all 28 Bundesliga matches this season and should slot straight back into his usual spot for Hoffenheim as they push for European qualification in the final stretch of the campaign.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea and Tottenham keen on signing 23-year-old Bundesliga star who has 18 goal contributions this season: Reports Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are eager to sign TSG Hoffenheim forward Fisnik Asllani and are looking to bring him to the Premier League in...

APRIL 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Oliver Baumann - Three saves for loss Baumann recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Mainz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 80th minute.

Impact Baumann stopped three of five shots he faced and was left with the loss during Saturday's clash. On a day where both goals keepers faced five shots, Baumann was just barely outplayed. It's not an awful showing, especially against a potent Mainz attack, but Baumann will need to improve. He has a couple tough matches coming up, especially a clash with Dortmund on April 18.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bazoumana Toure - Assists Saturday Toure assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Mainz.

Impact Toure provided one assist during Saturday's loss, making the most of his pair of chances created. The midfielder couldn't do enough for the win, and failed to put any of his three shots on goal, but still earned an assist. It's not a stellar showing, but it's a nice goal contribution to build on after the break.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Fisnik Asllani - Scores for loss Asllani scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Mainz.

Impact Asllani got back in the goals straight away after the international break, scoring on his only shot on goal. The forward was good throughout and converted his biggest chance. Asllani couldn't do enough to earn the win, but he was good up top causing issues throughout. Asllani will look to build on this in the Bundesliga run-in.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Wouter Burger - Will miss one game Burger will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Bundesliga.

Impact Burger picked up his fifth yellow card in the Bundesliga and will serve a one-match suspension for Friday's clash against Augsburg. The defensive midfielder has been an undisputed starter in the middle of the pitch this season, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Grischa Promel expected to take a larger role in the midfield for that game.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Dealing with muscular fatigue Coufal (undisclosed) was forced off in the 61st minute of Saturday's loss against Mainz with muscular fatigue and is a doubt for Friday's clash against Augsburg.

Impact Coufal had played 82 and 120 minutes in quick succession for the Czech Republic during the international break as they secured World Cup qualification, and the heavy workload has clearly taken its toll on the veteran right-back. Further assessments are planned for next week, leaving his availability for Friday in real doubt with such a tight turnaround. Coufal has started all 28 Bundesliga matches this season, making his potential absence a significant blow for Hoffenheim's European push, with Alexander Prass the most likely candidate to step in at right-back if he cannot go against Augsburg.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Avdullahu - Back on bench Avdullahu (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Mainz.

Impact Avdullahu recovered faster than expected from the adductor injury that had kept him out for a few weeks, earning a spot in the squad after returning to full team training for the first time earlier in the week. Manager Christian Ilzer had expressed confidence in his progress, but the club opted to exercise caution given that the midfielder is slightly ahead of his initial recovery schedule. He has yet to miss a start this season when fit, and will look to force his way back into the starting XI as soon as possible.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Albian Hajdari - In starting squad Hajdari (head) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Mainz.

Impact Hajdari came through his fitness test ahead of the fixture despite the cut above his ear that required several stitches during the international break, with manager Christian Ilzer handing him a starting role. The defender had already returned to partial training earlier in the week, and Ilzer's cautious optimism proved well-founded as Hajdari declared himself fit in time. He has been a regular starter for most of the season and slots right back into the lineup after missing the last two starting XIs.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Avdullahu - Could be late addition Avdullahu (groin) is a late call for Saturday's match against Mainz, according to manager Christian Ilzer. "Leon has also developed very well, he was part of the team training for...

Impact Avdullahu has been out for a few weeks with an adductor injury, but is recovering quicker than first thought, potentially already an option if he can pass some testing for Saturday. This would not just be good for the player but a massive return for the club, as he has yet to miss a start this season when fit. If he is then deemed fit, he will hope to start, although they may be cautious, seeing he is a bit ahead of schedule.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Albian Hajdari - Possibility for Saturday Hajdari (head) is a late call for Saturday's match against Mainz, according to manager Christian Ilzer. "There is one or the other question mark. With Albian Hajdari it was so that...

Impact Hajdari is going to need some testing ahead of Saturday after an injury on international duty, as he suffered a cut above his ear that would need several stitches. The good news is the defender was already training again, likely leaning towards being an option for the team. Even though he hasn't started in their past two games, he has been a regular starter for most of the season, so the club will hope for him to be an option.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Albian Hajdari - Injured on international duty Hajdari suffered a potential head issue after an accidental stomp by one of his teammates in Tuesday's World Cup qualifying playoffs game against Turkey, FOX Soccer reports.

Impact Hajdari will be a doubt for the next Bundesliga matchup against Mainz as it remains to be seen if he picked up a serious knock. In a favorable scenario, he'll look to start as part of a defensive partnership with Ozan Kabak, but otherwise Robin Hranac could get the nod. The young defender was averaging 5.9 clearances, 1.1 interceptions and 2.1 tackles per game before suffering this issue.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

"Interest in the player is valid" - Bundesliga striker's agent claims Barcelona have made contact with him over a possible summer deal Bundesliga striker Fisnik Asllani's agent has confirmed claims about Barcelona approaching them for a possible transfer this summer. The 22-...

MARCH 28 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Oliver Baumann - Crushed by Leipzig Baumann allowed five goals while making four saves during Friday's 5-0 loss to RB Leipzig.

Impact Baumann allowed four goals in the first half and one in the second as Hoffenheim dropped all three points Friday. The keeper has allowed eight goals while combining for six saves over his last three starts. Hoffenheim face off against Mainz at home in their next Bundesliga match April 4th.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Leader in crosses, interceptions Coufal took an off target shot, crossed seven times inaccurately and made two interceptions during Friday's 5-0 loss to RB Leipzig.

Impact Coufal was a part of the Hoffenheim back line that allowed five goals Friday, leading his team in crosses and interceptions. The fullback has two chances created, six interceptions and 24 crosses over his last three appearances but hasn't had a goal involvement since February 14th.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Muhammed Damar - Option again Damar (personal) is an option again for Hoffenheim as he wasn't mentioned in the injury report by coach Christian Ilzer.

Impact Damar missed the last match against Frankfurt due to the birth of his child but is now back in contention for Hoffenheim and is expected to slide right back into the rotational role he has held with the squad so far this season.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Leon Avdullahu - Suffers adductor injury Avdullahu (adductor) will miss several weeks due to an injury, according to coach Christian Ilzer.

Impact Avdullahu picked up an adductor injury this week and is expected to spend several weeks on the sidelines while he recovers. The midfielder will aim to use the international break to speed up his return, but his absence is a real setback for Hoffenheim given his locked-in role as a starter in the middle of the park. Alexander Prass is now in line to take on a bigger workload in midfield until he's back.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

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