Hoffenheim Team News Page 11 - Soccer

Oliver Baumann - Struggles in loss Baumann made two saves and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Baumann faced five shots and stopped two in what turned out to be a disappointing showing. Baumann is normally one of the best in Germany at handling huge volume, with 28 saves in the five matches before Friday's loss. The finishing of Dortmund proved to be too good for Baumann to handle, and he was left with three goals allowed in a poor loss. Baumann has conceded nine goals in six matches with only a single clean sheet behind a leaky defense.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mergim Berisha - Three shots off bench Berisha generated three shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 3-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Berisha came off the bench for the third match in a row and shot three times, but failed to put any on goal. Berisha made the switch to Hoffenheim, and has yet to take a starting role with his new club. The striker was a mainstay in the starting XI with Augsburg, but hasn't really had the chance to show his upside with these limited minutes in Hoffenheim. Berisha would be an interesting option if he is handed a role in the first team.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Brilliant form continues Kramaric scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Friday's 3-1 defeat against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Kramaric scored for the fourth times in five matches, and moved to five goal contributions in that span. Kramaric has nearly unmatched upside and a rock-solid floor built on a heavy role on set-pieces and multiple years of consistent production. Kramaric is up to five goal contributions in six matches with 34 crosses and 15 shots taken.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Kaderabek - Ruled out Friday Kaderabek will be sidelined against Dortmund on Friday with an adductor injury.

Impact Kaderabek has started four of the club's five matches this season in which he recorded one goal on six shots (two on target), 14 crosses (four accurate) and 10 clearances. Without Kaderabek in the squad, Ihlas Bebou will rejoin the starting XI. Once cleared to return, Kaderabek figures to reclaim his place on the pitch and serve as a regular starter.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wout Weghorst - Not an option Friday Weghorst (undisclosed) is out for Friday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Weghorst will not be able to compete on Friday due to an undisclosed injury. The striker hasn't missed a start since the first match of the second his loss could hurt the team immensely against a much stronger Dortmund team. With Weghorst out, Ihlas Bebou and Maximilian Beier will get the nod at striker for Friday's match.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Grillitsch - Starting against Dortmund Grillitsch (thigh) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Grillitsch is back in action after making the starting XI on Friday. He will be returning after a one-match absence due to a thigh injury. The midfielder has contributed two chances created, two crosses, five tackles won and seven shots in his four starts this season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wout Weghorst - Expected to train Thursday Weghorst (undisclosed) is expected to train with the team Thursday ahead of Friday's match versus Borussia Dortmund, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Weghorst picked up a minor injury on Saturday against Union Berlin and is expected to be a fitness test for Friday. If he is deemed not fit to play, then Andrej Kramaric could get the late call to start at forward against Dortmund.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Grillitsch - Set to be an option Friday Grillitsch (thigh) is expected to be an option for Friday's match versus Borussia Dortmund, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Grillitsch could play Friday after missing last match with a thigh injury. He's started all four appearances thus far, recording a goal on seven shots (two on target) while also totaling seven tackles (four won) and five interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stanley Nsoki - Ruled out again Nsoki (knee) will not be available for Friday's match against Borussia Dortmund, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Nsoki will miss yet another match as he continues to nurse a knee injury. He is still expected to be a bench option for the team once the defender returns.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bambase Conte - Still sidelined Conte (pelvis) wont be an option for Friday's match against Borussia Dortmund, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Conte is still waiting to make his season debut as he continues to deal with a pelvis injury. There is still no timeline for his return, as he could sit out until after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Geiger - Not yet ready to return Geiger (groin) will not be an option for Friday's match against Borussia Dortmund, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Geiger still needs more time to heal from his groin injury and will not be an option for Friday. He has yet to make his season debut as he will try for Oct 7 versus Werder Bremem.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Union Berlin - TSG Hoffenheim 0-2 | Highlights | Matchday 5 – Bundesliga 2023/24

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Maximilian Beier - Streak continues Beier scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact During 1899 Hoffenheim's previous game, Grischa Promel logged the assist to an unnecessary but additional goal scored by Beier. Both replicated their feats Saturday. Promel recorded an assist to 1899 Hoffenheim's second goal, logged by Beier. He now has one scored across each of his last four appearances, an impressive streak the striker will look at continuing Friday against Borussia Dortmund.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wout Weghorst - Suffers injury Weghorst was injured and subbed out in the 55th minute of Saturday's 2-0 win against Union Berlin. He registered one shot (zero on goal) before exiting the match.

Impact Because of an undisclosed injury, Weghorst was limited to playing less than an hour Saturday. So unfortunately for him, his future availability is questionable as 1899 Hoffenheim's team prepares for its next game, currently scheduled Friday against Borussia Dortmund.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Another easy goal Kramaric logged one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Union Berlin. In addition, he was given...

Impact Kramaric scored his goal via a spot-kick. Being 1899 Hoffenheim's penalty taker continues to pay dividends for him. Across his last four appearances, Kramaric has three goals. Two of them were penalty kicks he converted and will continue getting moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grischa Promel - Another assist at Berlin Promel assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Union Berlin.

Impact During 1899 Hoffenheim's previous game, Promel logged the assist to an unnecessary but additional goal scored by Maximilian Beier. Both replicated their feats Saturday. Promel recorded an assist to 1899 Hoffenheim's second goal, scored by Beier. The additional blow worsened what turned out to be a win over Promel's former team.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Maintains five-save clean sheet Baumann registered five saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Union Berlin.

Impact Baumann logged five or six saves during each of his appearances between Aug. 19 and Sept. 23. But unlike his others, Baumann's latest appearance had him maintain a clean sheet. He will look to finish September strong but faces an arduous task Friday against Borussia Dortmund.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Grillitsch - Out with thigh injury Grillitsch won't play Saturday against Union Berlin due to a thigh injury.

Impact Grillitsch had been a regular starter for Hoffenheim in the opening weeks of the season, but he's forced to sit out here, and given the nature of muscular injuries, it wouldn't be surprising if he misses more than one game. His next chance to feature will come against Dortmund next Friday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stanley Nsoki - Unavailable Saturday Nsoki (knee) is unavailable for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Nsoki is out for Saturday's clash after picking up a minor knee injury. The defender has gone largely unused in 2023/24 so it's not likely to be a major change for Hoffenheim. The defender's first chance to return will be a Sept. 29 clash with Dortmund.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Geiger - Out yet again Geiger (groin) is out for Saturday's trip to Union Berlin, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Geiger still awaits his 2023/24 debut due to a long-term groin injury. The midfielder was a major piece of the starting XI during 2022/23 and figures to take a major role once more once back to full fitness. Geiger's next chance to get on the pitch is a Friday clash with Dortmund.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco John - Still sidelined John (ankle) is out for Saturday's trip to Union Berlin, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact John is out yet again, as he continuers to struggle with an ankle issue. The midfielder hasn't appeared in over two years for the senior team so at this point he remains out indefinitely.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Makes five saves versus Koln Baumann made five saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 3-1 win over Koln.

Impact Baumann was very reliable for an hour, making several interventions, including a huge save to stop a close-range shot by Davie Selke in the third minute. But then, in the 61st minute, the goalkeeper could've done much better when Selke beat him from a very tight angle to score the consolation goal for the opposition. With 23 saves over four league starts, Baumann leads all Bundesliga goalkeepers but the fact that he was beaten in each contest so far hurts his fantasy output a little bit.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ozan Kabak - Excels defensively versus Koln Kabak made four tackles (all won), six clearances and two blocks during Saturday's 3-1 win over Koln.

Impact Kabak returned after missing the match that preceded the international break and had a superb performance at the heart of the defense, contributing in almost every fantasy category a center back is supposed to provide numbers on and being key for his side to dominate the opposition's forwards during most of the contest. With seven tackles, 16 clearances and five interceptions over three starts, Kabak is off to a very productive start of campaign.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grischa Promel - Logs assist versus Koln Promel delivered an assist, had two off-target shots and drew two fouls during Saturday's 3-1 win over Koln.

Impact Promel appeared on the scoresheet for the first time this season, assisting Maximilian Beier for his side's third goal in the 52nd minute. The midfielder didn't provide any further substantial contributions for fantasy purposes, but the fact that he could contribute to a goal for the first time in a year is a very encouraging sign for the upcoming games.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Beier - Scores in win over Koln Beier scored a goal off his lone shot, made four clearances and drew two fouls during Saturday's 3-1 win over Koln.

Impact Beier made another start after recovering from an injury suffered during the international break and scored for the third consecutive Bundesliga match, this time with a spectacular long-range shot that made it 3-0 for Hoffenheim in the 52nd minute. The forward will try to keep up with the strong play during next Saturday's visit to Union Berlin.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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