Hoffenheim Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Oliver Baumann - No saves in 1-1 draw Baumann made no saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Mainz.

Impact This marked the second time in the last seven matches and the second time this season that Baumann failed to record even one save. However, this was also the sixth time in seven games that he gave up no more than one goal, totaling 16 saves and seven goals against over that span. Up next for Hoffenheim is a meeting with FC Augsburg on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Lemperle - Five shots, two on target Lemperle had five shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Mainz.

Impact This marked the first time in five outings and second time this season that Lemperle did not start. However, he surely made the most of his time on the pitch with a season-high five shots, also tying his season high of two shots on target for a fourth time on the campaign. Additionally, he has now recorded double digits in completed passes for six consecutive outings.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Hlozek - Not available Friday Hlozek (foot) is out for Friday's game against Mainz.

Impact Hlozek is working his way back from injury, but the forward hasn't been deemed fit enough to feature in this match. He's inching close to being available, so his next chance to play will come against Augsburg on Saturday, Nov. 29.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Where to Watch FSV Mainz vs. TSG Hoffenheim: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream - Bleacher Nation FSV Mainz (17th in the Bundesliga) and TSG Hoffenheim (sixth) play at Mewa Arena on Friday at 2:30 PM.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Adam Hlozek - Nearing return Hlozek (foot) was back with the team in training since last week and is nearing a return from injury that could happen in the upcoming fixtures, coach Christian Ilzer confirmed in...

Impact Hlozek has been training with the team since last week and is nearing a return from a foot injury. A comeback could happen in the upcoming fixtures, although no clear timeline has been provided. Once he is fully fit and available, Hlozek could play a meaningful role for Hoffenheim in the frontline.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Plays in friendly Gendrey (ankle) played off the bench for 29 minutes in Thursday's friendly against Greuther Furth.

Impact Gendrey was back on the field for a friendly Thursday after training earlier in the day, as the defender appeared off the bench for a decent spell. This is good news, as he should now be cleared for action after the break. He still has yet to make his debut this season and will hope it comes soon, starting in 14 of his 22 appearances last campaign.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Hlozek - Does parts in team training Hlozek (foot) was spotted doing parts of team training on Thursday, the club announced.

Impact Hlozek is nearing a return from a fractured foot injury and was spotted doing parts of team training on Thursday. The forward ended last season as a regular starter in the frontline, a status that will have to be verified once the Czech is fully back available and fit for Hoffenheim.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Training partially Gendrey (ankle) was spotted doing parts of team training on Thursday, the club announced.

Impact Gendrey was back on the training pitch on Thursday and completed parts of team training as he continues to work toward a return from a long term ankle injury. This is decent news for the defender since he had been a regular starter in the backline last season prior to his injury. That said, Vladimir Coufal joined the team since then, and will likely give him tough competition for claiming back his starting role once fully fit.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wouter Burger - Assist in win Burger grabbed one assist, seven tackles (five won), and created three chances in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Leipzig.

Impact Burger continued his excellent play as of late on Saturday. In his last two appearances he has two goals, one assist, and eight tackles won. He has proven how valuable he is to Hoffenheim on both sides of the ball and is firmly entrenched in the starting lineup. Burger will look to maintain his brilliant play on Friday versus Mainz.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Albian Hajdari - Stuffs stat sheet in win Hajdari scored one goal on one shot, won both of his tackle attempts, had one interception and two clearances in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Leipzig.

Impact Hajdari was the best player on the pitch in this one. After Hoffenheim fell behind 1-0 early he struck in the 20th minute to tie the game 1-1 with his first goal of the season. His two clearances brought his season total to a stunning 56 in nine appearances. The defender will look to continue his incredible season on Friday versus Mainz.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fisnik Asllani - Grabs assist as late sub Asllani came off the bench Saturday and had one assist in Saturday;s 3-1 win over Leipzig.

Impact Asllani came off the bench in the 67th minute and made an instant impact with a beautiful assist on Grischa Promel's 79th minute strike. Asllani had started the previous nine games for Hoffenheim, but the production has not been at the level Hoffenheim has needed. He had zero goal contributions in his last five appearances, hopefully today's assist will spark his play. He will look to get back on track, and in the starting lineup Friday versus Mainz.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Lemperle - Scores in win Lemperle scored one goal on one shot and won his only tackle attempt in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Leipzig.

Impact Lemperle broke a 1-1 tie with his 38th minute strike that held up as the game winner. The forward now has two goals in his last three appearances after being held goal-less in his previous three matches. Hoffenheim is going to need his production if they are going to be a threat in the Bundesliga. Lemperle will look to continue his recent hot streak Friday versus Meinz.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grischa Promel - Goal in win Promel scored one goal on two shots (one on target), had two tackles (one won), one chance created and two clearances in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Leipzig.

Impact Promel has now scored in his last two appearances to move his total to four on the year. The midfielder has proven to be a focal point of the Hoffenheim attack and will be relied on heavily as their season goes on. Up next is a showdown versus Mainz on Friday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Five saves in win Baumann made five saves on 17 shots (six on target) and gave up one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Leipzig.

Impact Baumann was under pressure all afternoon but held strong for the win. He has now made nine saves in his last two appearances. While clean sheets have been hard to come by for the Hoffenheim goal keeper he has now won his last two matches. Up next is a showdown versus Mainz on Friday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur Chaves - Returns to bench Saturday Chaves (eye) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Leipzig.

Impact Chaves returned to the bench Saturday after missing time with a facial injury that required stitches. He had sustained a cut in training that initially ruled him out of action, but he's now fit enough for selection again. While he hasn't featured in three of the club's past five matches, he's a viable depth option in defense.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Hopes to return during break Gendrey (ankle) is eyeing a return in a friendly during the international break, according to manager Christian Ilzer. "Vale is slowly increasing his workload. He will probably get...

Impact Gendrey is still working on his return from an ankle injury, as he will not make the club's match on Saturday. However, he is eyeing a return, hoping to see the field when the club takes the pitch for a friendly during the break. He will then hope for his season debut when the club resumes play following the break, likely for a rotational role after starting in 14 of his 22 appearances last campaign.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Assists as substitute Kramaric assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Wolfsburg.

Impact Kramaric subbed on in the second half and created Grischa Promel's goal with his third assist in the season. The midfielder also sent in the second-most crosses for Hoffenheim. He now has nine appearances (six starts) in 2025-26.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grischa Promel - Scores, assists in first start Promel scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Wolfsburg.

Impact Promel scored his third goal in the season in the 50th minute to give Hoffenheim the 2-1 lead. Later he logged his first assist to Mohammed Amoura's game-winner. That was his first start in nine overall appearances.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Assists in road win Coufal assisted once to go with eight crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Wolfsburg.

Impact Coufal created Wouter Burger's equalizer in the first half with his third assist in the campaign. The right-back led Hoffenheim with a season-high eight crosses in the match. He started in all their nine games in 2025-26.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wouter Burger - Scores brace in win Burger scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), four tackles and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 win against Wolfsburg.

Impact Burger scored his first two goals in the campaign to help Hoffenheim earn three points on the road. The midfielder led his side with season-highs in shots and tackles during the match. He started in all but one game so far.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Makes four saves in win Baumann registered four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 3-2 victory versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Baumann made four or more saves for the third time in nine starts to help Hoffenheim win on the road. The goalkeeper has only one clean sheet over that span, though. He will now look to keep things rolling against Leipzig on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - In parts of team training Gendrey (ankle) has returned to partial team training, according to his club.

Impact Gendrey suffered a fractured ankle around three months ago to begin the season, but is seeing some progress towards his return, with the defender training Thursday. This is massive news as he will now use the international break to recover over the next two weeks, likely to only increase his training intensity. He will hope for a return soon after the break, once he is in full training, likely coming sometime in December.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Starts Sunday Coufal (undisclosed) is in the starting squad for Sunday's visit to Wolfsburg.

Impact Coufal is fit after recovering from a slight problem and should be a solid two-way asset at right-back while leaving Alexander Prass on the bench. Over his previous eight matches played, Coufal racked up one goal and two assists while playing almost all possible minutes.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Where to Watch VfL Wolfsburg vs. TSG Hoffenheim: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream - Bleacher Nation Two clubs residing in opposite halves of the Bundesliga, seventh-place TSG Hoffenheim and 12th-place VfL Wolfsburg, play at 11:30 AM ET on S...

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Vladimir Coufal - Game-time call for Sunday Coufal (undisclosed) is uncertain for Sunday's game against Wolfsburg, manager Christian Ilzer told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "It will be a race against tim...

Impact Coufal didn't play in the DFB-Pokal in midweek, and his status for Sunday's game is uncertain. If he doesn't play, expect Alexander Prass to replace him. Coufal has been a regular starter when fit, though, so if he's deemed available, he should return to the starting lineup.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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