Impact Bischof picked up the groin injury in the final matches before the break and has now withdrawn from the youth team. The midfielder is expected to be fully fit when he returns to Hoffenheim coming out of the break.
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HOFFENHEIM 2-3-5 · 15TH IN BUNDESLIGA
2-3-5 · 15TH IN BUNDESLIGA
Next Match vs RB Leipzig (H) · Sat 2:30PM
HOF +232 TOTAL 2.5
Tom Bischof - Out with groin Bischof withdrew from German U21 national team duty due to a groin injury, according to manager Antonio Di Salvo.
David Jurasek - Four crosses in start Jurasek had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus FC Augsburg.
Impact Starting opportunities for 1899 Hoffenheim had evaded Jurasek until Sunday, when he played all of the team's latest game. For a second straight appearance, he provided much volume, logging more than three crosses yet again. However, volume was all Jurasek provided in both games, considering he recorded only one accurate attempt among his 11 total.
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Kevin Akpoguma - Defensively excellent Akpoguma recorded four tackles (two won), seven clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw against FC Augsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th min...
Impact It took a while, but Akpoguma put forth a standout defensive performance. The center-back's seven clearances tied his season high, first established in 1899 Hoffenheim's season-opening bout. For the first time this season, Akpoguma also logged more than two interceptions and multiple tackles won.
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Tom Bischof - Attempts six crosses Bischof registered two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus FC Augsburg.
Impact November has seen a significant increase in Bischof's cross output, with both his appearances this month already including his season highs in the category. In total, he logged 16 crosses during the first half of November. Bischof's accuracy was not great though, with only two of his 16 considered accurate.
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Oliver Baumann - Logs four-save clean sheet Baumann registered four saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against FC Augsburg.
Impact Baumann alternated between good and bad performances across his last three appearances. Sandwiched between two great appearances is one that includes FC St. Pauli scoring twice without the goalkeeper logging any saves. However, Baumann's other two saw him record at least three of them to go with a clean sheet.
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Dennis Geiger - Available off bench Thursday Geiger (back) is on the bench for Thursday's Europa League match against Lyon.
Impact Geiger has been dealing with a nagging back injury for quite some time, but he finally returns to the squad for this European clash. If he doesn't suffer any new problems, he should be an option to face Augsburg on Sunday as well.
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Tom Bischof - 10 crosses but only one successful Bischof generated one shot (one on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus FC St. Pauli.
Impact Bischof attempted ten crosses for the second time in all competitions this season, but only his first time doing so in the league this season. Despite creating 22 chances in 10 games across all competitions, the midfielder has only provided one assist this season.
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Oliver Baumann - One save but concedes twice Baumann registered one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss to FC St. Pauli.
Impact Baumann conceded twice from three shots on target following his clean sheet away to Heidenheim. The keeper has made at least one save in every match in all competitions this season, but this is the third game from 12 where he has only managed one save.
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Dennis Geiger - Late call for Saturday Geiger (back) is questionable for Saturday's match against St. Pauli, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo. "We will see at training today if Dennis has a chance for Saturday....
Impact Geiger will once again be a late call for a match, looking to return after eight straight matches out due to his back issues. He will likely face a fitness test ahead of their match to decide his availability, which will decide if he is an option. He did start in the two matches before his injury and will hope to see that spot if fit Saturday, although they may be cautious and leave him on the bench.
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Kevin Akpoguma - Plays full game Akpoguma registered one tackle (one won) and six clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus FC Heidenheim.
Impact Akpoguma recorded decent defensive contributions, but was also beaten four times. He has started all games this season and has recorded an aggregate of 16 clearances, three interceptions and a tackle in the last three games.
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Alexander Prass - Plays full game Prass had four crosses (one accurate) and four tackles in Sunday's 0-0 draw against FC Heidenheim.
Impact Prass completed a dribble and made four tackles, but made an error which led to a shot. He has been a regular starter, featuring in every game this season, with eight chances created and six shots taken. However, he's still seeking his first goal or assist of the campaign.
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Arthur Chaves - Appears as substitute on Sunday Chaves generated one tackle (one won) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus FC Heidenheim.
Impact Chaves replaced Stanley Nsoki in the 83rd minute and managed only two touches while also winning a duel. Chaves has previously also started a game this season, but has appeared off the bench a couple of times now.
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Oliver Baumann - Keeps clean sheet Baumann made three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw against FC Heidenheim.
Impact Baumann was solid in goal, recording three saves and a clearance to secure his first clean sheet of the season. Over the past four games, he has registered 17 saves while conceding six goals. He'll look to build on this performances, as he faces St. Pauli next.
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Pavel Kaderabek - Available as substitute Sunday Kaderabek (strain) is on the bench in Sunday's visit to Heidenheim.
Impact Kaderabek could be an all-around contributor if given enough time on the pitch. In that case, it would be his first appearance since Oct. 3 following a three-week absence. He'll compete with Valentin Gendrey for minutes on the right flank of a 3-4-1-2 formation.
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David Jurasek - Returns off bench Jurasek (strain) came off the bench during Thursday's 2-0 loss to Porto.
Impact Jurasek returned to action off the bench during the 2-0 loss. The defender missed a few weeks with a muscular issue, but is now back fit, and should be an extra depth option heading into one of the busiest parts of the calendar.
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Florian Grillitsch - Starts Thursday Grillitsch got the start during Thursday's 2-0 loss to Porto.
Impact Grillitsch was back in the starting XI despite picking up a knock at the weekend. As expected it wasn't a serious issue and the midfielder was able to bounce back right into the starting XI.
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Oliver Baumann - Saves PK, allows one in win Baumann made three saves, including a penalty, and conceded one goal during Saturday's 3-1 win over Bochum.
Impact Baumann was one of the heroes for Hoffenheim here, especially because he guessed the side to stop a penalty that could have tied the game in the 89th minute. That's now back-to-back games with a penalty save for the goalkeeper, who conceded just two goals over the last three games and being beaten 16 times over the previous six.
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Jacob Bruun Larsen - Logs assist off bench in win Bruun Larsen delivered an assist after coming off the bench during Saturday's 3-1 win over Bochum.
Impact Bruun Larsen was brought as part of a double substitution in the 72nd minute with his team already leading by two goals but saw the opposition cutting the deficit shortly afterwards. However, the forward helped his team sealing the 3-1 win deep into stoppage time by escaping free from the right flank and serving Haris Tabakovic, who just had the work of slotting the ball past the goalkeeper. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet of the season for Bruun Larsen, who will hope this is the start of better things to come for him.
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Haris Tabakovic - Scores off bench in win Tabakovic scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Saturday's 3-1 win over Bochum.
Impact Tabakovic was brought as part of a double substitution in the 80th minute and still had time to contribute in a big way as he appeared unmarked in front of the goalkeeper to seal the 3-1 win for Hoffenheim deep into stoppage time. This was the first Bundesliga goal for the recently joined forward and he'll hope this is the start of better things to come.
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Tom Bischof - Logs assist in win Bischof made an assist, had one shot on goal, created two chances, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and made five tackles (four won) and two interceptions during Saturday's 3-1...
Impact Bischof had another strong defensive display but this time his biggest contribution came on the attacking end as he assisted Marius Bulter for his team's second goal and was also involved on the play that led to the third. The youngster emerged as a full-time starter recently and games like this are proof of his potential for becoming a great two-way fantasy performer.
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Marius Bulter - Scores in win Bulter scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created one chance and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 3-1 win over Bochum.
Impact Bulter first sent the ball into the back of the net early in the second half, but the goal was disallowed due to an offside. The forward had to wait until the 64th minute to celebrate as he scored his team's second goal after picking up a great through pass. That's now four goals over seven league starts for the attacker, who looks like a strong candidate for a breakout season.
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Andrej Kramaric - Scores opener in win Kramaric scored a goal off five shots (two on target) and created one chance during Saturday's 3-1 win over Bochum.
Impact Kramaric benefited from a huge defensive giveaway to find himself in a one-on-one situation against the goalkeeper and open the scoring in the 11th minute. The forward still had other chances to extend the lead in the first half but couldn't find the target again. With five goals and one assist over six domestic starts, Kramaric is off to another strong start of campaign and is one of Bundesliga most lethal players in front of the net.
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Stanley Nsoki - Set for return Nsoki has cleared his suspension and is an option moving forward.
Impact Nsoki is back with the team after serving a two-match suspension due to a red card. This leaves him as an option for Sunday's match against Heidenheim. He should return to the starting XI, getting the start in the three matches before his ban.
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