Hoffenheim Team News Page 13 - Soccer

Oliver Baumann - Six saves, one goal allowed Baumann registered six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Baumann saved six shots during each of his first three appearances across the 2023-24 Bundesliga. But unlike the previous two games, he did not concede multiple goals. Ideally for Baumann, his latest appearance indicates an upward swing in momentum that will continue when the Hoffenheim team plays at Koln on Sept. 16.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anton Stach - Joins Hoffenheim Stach completed a permanent transfer to Hoffenheim from Mainz, Hoffenheim announced.

Impact Stach makes the switch to Hoffenheim after two successful seasons in Mainz. It's a big loss for Mainz after Stach started both matches to open the Bundesliga. In Hoffenheim Stach will face competition for a starting role from Ihlas Bebou, Marius Bulter and Wout Weghorst. For Mainz Nelson Weiper could step into a bigger role now that Stach has departed.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Kaderabek - Picked up injury Saturday Kaderabek suffered from an undisclosed injury during Saturday's 3-2 win over Heidenheim and will be in doubt for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg. "Pavel Kaderabek is injured from t...

Impact Kaderabek had got the call to start the last two matches at right midfield, scoring a goal during the 3-2 win over Heidenheim. It does not seem like the injury is too serious, however he will have to pass the fitness test to determine his availability for Saturday.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco John - Suffers ankle injury John (ankle) will not be available for Saturday's match versus Wolfsburg. "Marco John is missing with an ankle injury" said manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact John is back with the team after spending last season on loan with Greuther Furth. He continues to deal with an ankle injury, putting his season debut on hold still.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mergim Berisha - Signs through 2027 Berisha completed a move to TSG Hoffenheim from FC Augsburg on Wednesday.

Impact Berisha started the first two matches of the season for Augsburg in which he tallied five shots (zero on target), one cross (accurate) and two chances created. With the move, Berisha could find it more difficult to secure appearances in the starting XI, though Ihlas Bebou, Marius Bulter and Wout Weghorst have thus far combined for zero goals.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Umut Tohumcu - Back on training pitch Tohumcu (ankle) was pictured at training Tuesday in the lead-up to Saturday's matchup with Wolfsburg.

Impact Tohumcu saw action in just eight matches, including two starts, for the club last season in which he recorded 10 tackles, seven clearances and four shots (zero on target). Even once cleared to play, Tohumcu figures to remain a fringe squad option.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fisnik Asllani - Features off bench for U21's Asllani (ankle) went 45 minutes against Offenbach on Saturday.

Impact Asllani made a mere eight appearances for the club last season, logging a combined 160 minutes with zero starts. In those limited contests, the forward registered nine shots (zero on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and three clearances. With his injury woes seemingly behind him, Asllani could eventually see minutes with the first-team but figures to primarily play with the U21 squad.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Saves penalty in win Baumann allowed two goals while making six saves during Saturday's 3-2 win over Heidenheim.

Impact Baumann conceded a goal in each half, but saved a penalty in the 16th minute which would prove vital to Hoffenheim winning the match. The keeper has allowed four goals through the opening two matches of the season while his six saves doubled his season total to 12.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wout Weghorst - Takes two shots Weghorst took two off target shots and crossed once inaccurately during Saturday's 3-2 win over Heidenheim.

Impact Weghorst made his first start for Hoffenheim after recovering from an undisclosed injury which kept him out of last week's match. The forward's two shots tied for the second most on the team, but his first goal involvement will have to wait until at least next week's match against his former club, Wolfsburg.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Nets late penalty Kramaric scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing seven times (two accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Heidenheim.

Impact Kramaric converted a penalty in the 90th minute which claimed all three points for Hoffenheim. The goal was the first of the season for Kramaric who has shined in the opening two matches, playing every minute while taking six shots, crossing 13 times and creating ten chances.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Beier - Scores from bench Beier scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 3-2 win over Heidenheim.

Impact Beier entered the match in the 64th minute and scored Hoffenheim's first goal in the 77th. The goal was the first of the season for the forward as Beier has made two substitute appearances in the opening two matches playing 32 minutes.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Bischof - Assists as substitute Bischof had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing twice (one accurate) during Saturday's 3-2 win over Heidenheim.

Impact Bischof entered the match in the 74th minute and set up Maximilian Beier in the 77th for Hoffenheim's first goal. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder as he's played just 21 minutes in two appearances off the bench to start the campaign.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Kaderabek - Scores with lone shot Kaderabek scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing four times inaccurately during Saturday's 3-2 win over Heidenheim.

Impact Kaderabek found the back of the net in the 80th minute scoring Hoffenheim's second goal with his lone shot of the match. The goal was the first through the opening two matches of the season for the wing-back while his four crosses upped his season total to ten.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Starting despite back issue Kramaric (back) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Kramaric was a doubt until the very last minute, but he makes the XI and will play as the most advanced midfielder in a 3-5-2 setting. The Croatian is still looking for his first goal of the season after bagging 12 strikes in 2022-23.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wout Weghorst - Starting as expected Weghorst (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact As expected, the Dutch striker is available for selection and will lead the line in his Hoffenheim debut. He missed the Bundesliga opener last week through injury.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ozan Kabak - Starting against Heidenheim Kabak (strain) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Kabak was one of several key players who was listed as doubtful for this match but ended up cracking the starting lineup, like Andrej Kramaric (back) and Woug Weghorst (undisclosed). Kabak scored a goal and added seven clearances in the season opener against Freiburg last week.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Geiger - Still out Geiger (groin) will not be an option for Saturday's match versus FC Heidenheim, confirmed manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Geiger will remain on the sidelines as he continues his recovery from a groin injury, postponing his season debut yet again.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Picks up back injury Kramaric (back) is in doubt for Saturday's clash with FC Heidenheim, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Kramaric played the full 90 minutes last Saturday, but is now dealing with a back problem that could force him to miss the match against Heidenheim. He's a big part of the attack for the team, scoring 12 goals in 32 appearances last season to keep them in the Bundesliga. With Wout Weghorst healthy, he could see the start at forward if the Croatian has to sit the match out.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wout Weghorst - Ready for Saturday Weghorst (undisclosed) will be available for selection for Saturday's match against FC Heidenheim, confirmed manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Weghorst missed the opening match of the season with an undisclosed injury, but is how healthy and ready to go for his season debut. With Andrej Kramaric (back) doubtful to play, the forward will be in contention to get the start at forward alongside Ihkas Bebou on Saturday.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ozan Kabak - Dealing with strain Kabak (strain) is questionable for Saturday's match versus FC Heidenheim, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Kabak picked up a strain and is questionable for Saturday. He scored in the opening match of the season from center back for his third goal in two seasons. If he is ruled out, then Johnm Brooks, Attila Szalai and Kevin Vogt could be the expected lineup in the back against Heidenheim.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wout Weghorst - Returns to team training Weghorst (undisclosed) took part in team training Wednesday, Hoffenheim announced.

Impact Weghorst was active in team training Wednesday, a good sign as he looks for his Hoffenheim debut. Ihlas Bebou could continue in the starting XI if Weghorst isn't ready for Saturday's trip to newly-promoted Heidenheim.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

TSG Hoffenheim - SC Freiburg 1-2 | Highlights | Matchday 1 – Bundesliga 2023/24

AUGUST 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Attila Szalai - Own goal on debut Szalai scored an own goal and was taken off at half-time in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Freiburg.

Impact Szalai had an afternoon to forget as he scored an own goal to mark his Bundesliga debut. An unfortunate deflection put the ball past his own keeper and he will not be happy at being subbed off at half time. The centre-back arrived from Fenerbahce in the summer and will have to adapt quickly to life in one of Europe's major leagues.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Three shots and six crosses Kramaric attempted six crosses (three accurate), three shots (none on goal) and created seven chances in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Freiburg.

Impact Kramaric was the most influential player for the home team, ranking first for chances created and attempted crosses, and he was unlucky to end up on the losing team and without an attacking return. He was Hoffenheim's top scorer with 12 last season and he will no doubt be vital again as his team aim to improve on what was a disappointing campaign.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ozan Kabak - Scores in season opener Kabak scored once from three shots (two on target), won one of his two tackles and made two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Freiburg.

Impact Kabak pounced on a loose ball and scored with a clinical finish into the bottom corner to halve the opposition's lead. He was influential in both boxes, also making seven clearances and two blocks. The centre-back started 28 games last season and will likely be a mainstay in the team again this term.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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