Hoffenheim Team News Page 5 - Soccer

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

Vladimir Coufal - 14 crosses Saturday Coufal registered one shot (zero on goal), 14 crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Wolfsburg.

Impact Coufal's excellent run of form continued Saturday as he recorded a season-high 14 crosses in the draw, three of which were accurate. He also took seven corners for just the second time this season. He's been highly productive over the last five matches, recording two assists, 18 chances created, 48 crosses (21 accurate) and 23 corners. This extremely high volume makes him one of the most valuable defenders in the Bundesliga.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Wouter Burger - Active in Saturday's draw Burger generated three shots (two on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Wolfsburg.

Impact Burger had a solid match Saturday, even though he didn't record a goal contribution. He put two shots on target for just the third time this season, and he also recorded six crosses for the fourth time this season although none were accurate. He put in good work on the defensive end too as he made three clearances and won two tackles in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ozan Kabak - Six shots Saturday Kabak had six shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Kabak recorded a season-high six shots Saturday, however he failed to put a single one on target. He's been very involved on the attack as of late, scoring two goals and taking 17 shots (seven on target) over his last five starts. He continued to play well on the defensive end too as he made six clearances and won one tackle in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Bazoumana Toure - Assists equalizer Saturday Toure assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), 12 crosses (six accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Toure set up the equalizing goal Saturday as his cross in the 83rd minute connected with Grischa Promel's head to salvage a draw out of the match. He was bound to get an assist in the match as he recorded season highs in crosses (12), accurate crosses (six) and chances created (four) in his full 90 minutes of action. He's now recorded seven assists this season, including two in his last two appearances.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Grischa Promel - Scores equalizer Saturday Promel scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Promel salvaged a draw for Hoffenheim Saturday, scoring a header in the 83rd minute assisted by Bazoumana Toure which tied the match at 1-1. It was one of two shots he took in the match and it marked his first goal contribution since Jan. 27. He now has seven goals and two assists this season, though all but two of those came on Dec. 13 or before.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Concedes once in draw Baumann registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Baumann conceded one goal Saturday, a Konstantinos Koulierakis header in the 64th minute which opened up the scoring. Baumann also only made one save and has now conceded at least one goal in four consecutive starts. He faces a more difficult match Friday at RB Leipzig, a side which has scored 48 goals through 26 matches this season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Muhammed Damar - Not available Saturday Damar (personal) isn't an option for Saturday's clash against Frankfurt, according to the club.

Impact Damar just welcomed a newborn and won't be in the squad for Saturday's clash with Frankfurt. The midfielder is expected to be back in the mix next week after taking some well-earned family time. From a sporting standpoint, his absence doesn't shake up Hoffenheim's starting XI, as he's mostly been a depth piece coming off the bench this season.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Suffers significant ankle injury Gendrey suffered a new significant ankle injury and is ruled out for the time being, according to the club.

Impact Gendrey has suffered another significant ankle injury and is expected to face another extended spell on the sidelines while recovering from the same issue that kept him out from the end of last season until his return in mid December. His absence is unlikely to shake up Hoffenheim's starting XI though, as Vladimir Coufal has firmly locked down a spot in the back line since arriving at the club to cover for Gendrey during his initial setback.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Assists in Saturday's win Kramaric assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and four chances created in Saturday's 4-2 victory against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Kramaric's through ball just before halftime set up Alexander Prass' second goal, a strike which gave his side a 2-0 lead heading into halftime. It marked Kramaric's fifth assist of the season to go alone with his 10 goals in 25 appearances. It's been another excellent season for the Croatian, as he now has recorded at least 15 goal contributions in nine of his last 10 Bundesliga campaigns with Hoffenheim.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Bazoumana Toure - Assists Saturday Toure assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-2 win over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Toure assisted Tim Lemperle's goal in the 78th minute Saturday, a strike which took the commanding 4-1 lead. It marked his eighth goal contribution of the season and his sixth assist. He created a season-high three chances before being subbed off in the 87th minute for Valentin Gendrey.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Lemperle - Scores off bench Saturday Lemperle scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-2 victory over FC Heidenheim.

Impact Lemperle found the back of the net Saturday with a strike in the 78th minute assisted by Bazoumana Toure. It marked his seventh goal of the season and his first since Jan. 14. The goal came on the only shot he took in the match as he played 13 minutes off the bench. Now that he's seemingly fully recovered from his ankle injury, he could return to the starting XI soon.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Fisnik Asllani - Goal and assist Saturday Asllani scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Asllani assisted Alexander Press' opening goal Saturday, then he scored an unassisted goal himself in the 49th minute to take a commanding 3-0 lead. It marked his third match this season with multiple goal contributions, and he now has 13 goal contributions (eight goals and five assists) across 24 appearances this season, four of which have come in his last five appearances. He'll look to keep his good form going Saturday versus Wolfsburg.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Prass - Bags brace Saturday Prass scored two goals to go with five shots (four on goal) and three crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Prass scored a pair of goals in the first half Saturday, giving his side a 2-0 lead heading into the break. It marked his first match this season with multiple goal contributions and he now has five (three goals and two assists) across 23 appearances this season. He finished Saturday's match with a season-high five shots, four of which were on target.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Concedes twice Saturday Baumann had one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 4-2 win against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Baumann conceded two goals Saturday, although he was still able to earn the victory thanks to his side's attack. It marked his eighth time this season conceding multiple goals, and this was the first among those matches where he made just one save. He'll look to bounce back Saturday versus Wolfsburg, a side which has scored 34 goals through 25 matches this season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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