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Still lacking fitness Kramaric is still lacking fitness following an operation this summer, according to Christian Ilzer. "As for Andrej, he has fully recovered from his operation, but both he and Koki...

Impact Kramaric had to undergo a groin operation this summer and has struggled to gain full fitness to begin this season, still seemingly working on his match fitness. This will likely keep the midfielder from starting once again, only earning a bench spot in the opener. He was at the World Cup, so he was expected to need more time either way, hopefully pushing for starting time again soon after 26 starts last season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench role Kramaric (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's season opener against Koln.

Impact Kramaric returned to the matchday squad after two weeks of training at full intensity following the groin surgery he underwent in early July, with coach Christian Ilzer confirming his availability despite the lengthy layoff that had forced him to miss the entire preseason and the DFB-Pokal win over Erzgebirge Aue. Hoffenheim opted to manage his workload carefully with a bench role rather than throwing him straight into the starting lineup after such an extended absence, with his return to the XI expected to follow as he builds his match sharpness over the opening fixtures of the campaign.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available for opener Kramaric (groin) has been training at full intensity for the past two weeks and is progressing very well, and should be available for Saturday's season opener against Koln, accordi...

Impact Kramaric's steady progress comes after missing the entire preseason and the DFB Pokal win over Erzgebirge Aue following groin surgery in early July, making this stretch of full training a significant step in his recovery. His expected availability for the opener is an encouraging sign for Hoffenheim, even if his workload may still need to be managed carefully after such a lengthy layoff.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Kramaric (groin) completed his first full team training session Tuesday following groin surgery and could be available for Saturday's Bundesliga opener against FC Koln, according t...

Impact Kramaric took another significant step in his recovery Tuesday after missing the entire preseason and the DFB-Pokal win over Erzgebirge Aue following surgery in early July. The forward indicated that he could make the bench Saturday if his recovery continues to progress, though his availability has yet to be confirmed. Even if included, Kramaric is unlikely to be ready for a full workload after his lengthy absence, with the following match against Borussia Dortmund offering another potential return date if the Koln clash comes too soon.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return, could feature vs Cologne Kramaric is making strong progress after his groin surgery but a return for Saturday's German Cup match against Erzgebirge Aue still comes too soon, according to coach Christian Il...

Impact Kramaric only rejoined the Hoffenheim squad at the start of last week following his procedure and had been working through an individualized program, so this update marks a real step forward now that he's largely completed full team training sessions. Manager Christian Ilzer described him as definitely already a topic for the squad ahead of next week's Bundesliga opener against Koln, though his progress over the coming training week will still need to be monitored, with the coach adding that the Croatian is now feeling very good.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

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.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Available off bench Kramaric (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash with England.

Impact Kramaric was a doubt coming into Wednesday's opener due to a knock, and is only available on the bench. The midfielder is a nice depth option to have, he can play anywhere in the attack or midfield and could come on to chase the game if Croatia fall behind. Mario Pasalic got the start ahead of him for Wednesday's clash.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Could be on bench for opener Kramaric (undisclosed) is managing fitness issues and could be on the bench for Croatia's World Cup opener against England, according to Sportske Novosti.

Impact Kramaric saw limited minutes in the pre-tournament friendlies, managing just 19 minutes and only the first half against Slovenia in Croatia's final warm-up match. Recent reports linking him to a health issue could explain the reduced workload. Even so, he remains a key part of Croatia's attacking setup, and if he starts on the bench he is expected to slot straight back into the lineup once he is deemed fully fit.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies assist in win Kramaric assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win against Werder Bremen.

Impact Kramaric's pullback from the end line Saturday setup the lone goal of the fixture in Hoffenheim's 1-0 win at Werder Bremen. In addition to his assist, the attacker tracked back to contribute two tackles (one won) and one interception to the clean sheet effort across his 89 minutes of play. Over his last five appearances (five starts), Kramaric has scored four times and assisted once.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Signs contract extension Kramaric signed a contract extension with Hoffenheim, continuing a partnership that began in January 2016 when he joined initially on loan from Leicester City, the club announced.

Impact Kramaric is the club's all-time record scorer with 158 goals and record appearance maker among outfield players with 359 competitive appearances, while his 73 assists also represent a club record. This season alone he has contributed 19 scoring involvements in the Bundesliga with 14 goals and five assists. Sporting director Andreas Schicker described Kramaric as a club legend who has shaped the TSG over the past decade, while the striker himself expressed his desire to help the club achieve their ambitious goals and return to European competition. On the international stage, Kramaric has earned 114 Croatia caps and scored 36 goals, finishing third in the all-time national scoring charts behind Davor Suker and Ivan Perisic, while also helping Croatia to a runner-up finish at the 2018 World Cup and third place in 2022.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies brace Kramaric scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was...

Impact Kramaric did his best to put Hoffenheim in a position to win with two goals in the first 50 minutes. The forward should be able to carry that momentum into a favorable matchup against Werder Bremen, a side which has conceded 57 goals in 32 Bundesliga games.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scored twice from the penalty spot Kramaric scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Kramaric reached 12 goals from the Bundesliga season as he scored both of Hoffenheim's goals against Borussia Dortmund from the penalty spot. He played a full 90, starting the last two games in a row, having been benched twice in a row before this. This was the attacking player's first goal in the last seven games. He took four shots, putting three on target. He had only surpassed this total of three shots on target once this season. This also brought him to five penalties taken this season.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

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

Scores against Koln Kramaric scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Koln.

Impact Kramaric finished calmly to record his 10th league goal of the season, adding to his four assists on the campaign. He has started 2026 in excellent form with seven goals in his last eight league matches, and his 45 shots this season place him among the top strikers in the Bundesliga. All signs point toward his strong run of form continuing as Hoffenheim prepare to face St Pauli next, a favorable matchup against a side currently sitting 16th.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Sunday Kramaric scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 5-1 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Kramaric scored during Sunday's devastating loss, making the most of a rare chance to attack. He put both of his shots on net and scored with one of them, but that was about all that Kramaric got to do during Sunday's clash. Any opponent will be easier than this for Kramaric to operate against.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kane scores 2 and Díaz gets a hat trick as Bayern routs 10-man Hoffenheim 5-1 in Bundesliga

Harry Kane scores two penalties and Luis Díaz grabs a hat trick as Bayern Munich ends its short winless run with a 5-1 rout of 10-man Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Where to Watch Bayern Munich vs. TSG Hoffenheim: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream Harry Kane (first) and Andrej Kramaric (eighth) battle in a game featuring two of the top scorers in the Bundesliga when Bayern Munich hosts...

FEBRUARY 7 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Brace leads to win Kramaric scored two goals to go with six shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Union Berlin.

Impact Kramaric would earn two goals Saturday and lead his team to a win, earning both goals in the first half of the contest. That said, it is his second straight game with a goal contribution, as he recorded an assist last outing. He is up to eight goals and four assists this season in 20 appearances, just three goals off of last season's tally.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers one assist Kramaric assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Kramaric turned in a strong attacking performance against Werder Bremen on Tuesday, providing an assist for Alexander Prass in the first half and nearly adding to the scoreline after attempting two shots, creating two key passes and delivering two crosses. The Croatian has now started four straight matches and appears to have settled into his role in midfield, scoring three goals on 12 shots and adding one assist during that span.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

First-half hat trick Kramaric scored three goals to go with seven shots (six on goal) and three corners in Wednesday's 5-1 win over Monchengladbach.

Impact Kramaric converted a penalty before deftly lifting the ball over the keeper twice for two first-half stoppage time goals in Hoffenheim's 5-1 demolition of Borussia Monchengladbach. The goals broke a seven appearance (three start) goal drought that dated back to late Oct. Across his last five appearances (two starts), Kramaric has created four chances.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Chance created in defeat Kramaric recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Kramaric continues to put his teammates in positions to find success, as he extended his streak to seven consecutive games accounting for at least one chance created. This also marked the fifth time within that span that he recorded more than 20 completed passes.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Scores and assists in victory Kramaric scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and four chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win versus FC St. Pauli.

Impact Kramaric assisted the opener from Bazoumana Toure before extending his scoring streak by converting in the 59th minute to make it 2-0 and effectively seal the game. He showed his experience by finding space between the lines and finishing calmly into the bottom corner. The experienced Hoffenheim player has now scored two goals and delivered one assist in seven Bundesliga appearances this season.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Kane scores 2 and Díaz gets a hat trick as Bayern routs 10-man Hoffenheim 5-1 in Bundesliga