Hoffenheim Team News Page 17 - Soccer

Jacob Bruun Larsen - Set for return Larsen (groin) will be available for Saturday's clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Larsen will make his anticipated return to the team after missing the last six months with a groin injury. He will likely be used off the bench for the remainder of the season after making just three starts in 11 appearances thus far.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

John Brooks - Seventh straight start Brooks registered one tackle (one won) and six clearances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to RB Leipzig.

Impact Brooks started for the seventh straight match during a 1-0 loss, putting together strong defensive volume once more. The center-back has done well to establish a major role in the starting XI and has become a crucial part of a defensive unit with 11 starts since joining the club. Brooks will continue in the starting XI with Kevin Akpoguma suspended and Kevin Vogt (knee) out once more.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Skov - Held to one cross Skov had one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against RB Leipzig.

Impact Skov managed only a single cross during Saturday's loss, yet another disappointing display from the winger. It's been a tough season for Skov, who has been less than stellar while on the pitch. The winger has largely avoided injuries, but the addition of Angelino to the team has eaten into his starting time, despite Skov's three goals and two assists.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Rudy - Two crosses in loss Rudy had two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus RB Leipzig. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 62nd minute.

Impact Rudy sent in a pair of crosses Saturday but did little else in defensive midfield. It's been a tough season for Rudy, who has lost a step and seemingly struggled offensively, while failing to get much done going forward. Rudy remains a consistent starter, but isn't majorly productive while on the pitch.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Vogt - Ruled out against Frankufrt Vogt (knee) is out for Saturday's clash with Frankfurt, Kicker.de reports Wednesday.

Impact Vogt is ruled out for Saturday's Hoffenheim match after re-injuring his knee a Saturday clash with RB Leipzig. The defender will likely be replaced by Stanley Nsoki due to Kevin Akpoguma being suspended. Vogt has struggled with a variety of nagging injuries throughout sidelining him for nine Bundesliga matches.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Kaderabek - Thigh injury confirmed Kaderabek is set to miss time indefinitely after suffering a muscle injury in his left thigh against Leipzig on Saturday.

Impact Kaderabek is in huge risk of missing the rest of the season after picking up a thigh injury Saturday. He's started in 10 straight matches in a row, totaling one assist and 36 crosses (11 accurate) in that span. With the midfielder out, Robert Skov will likely be the expected player to replace Kaderabek in the lineup.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nkunku Decides For RB! | RB Leipzig - TSG Hoffenheim 1-0 | Highlights | MD 30 – Bundesliga 2022/23

APRIL 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Oliver Baumann - Single save in loss Baumann had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against RB Leipzig.

Impact Baumann faced two shots Saturday and stopped just one of them. It's a disappointing day for the goalkeeper who came so close to a sixth Bundesliga clean sheet. Baumann has made 96 saves and conceded 51 times through 30 appearances, while earning five clean sheets, numbers right in line with his mediocre 2021/22.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Akpoguma - Busy in loss Akpoguma recorded two tackles (two won), four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to RB Leipzig. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.

Impact Akpoguma was a doubt to start Saturday's clash after picking up a nose issue against Koln. The defender was able to start and go the full 90, picking up some major defensive volume all over the pitch. The only downside for Akpoguma is that he picked up a 10th Bundesliga yellow card and will now be suspended for a Saturday clash with Frankfurt.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angelo Stiller - Out against Leipzig Stiller (undisclosed) was not in Hoffenheim's match day squad for Saturday's defeat against RB Leipzig.

Impact Stiller has made 19 Bundesliga appearances (six starts) in midfield this season, but he was not available for selection to face Leipzig on Saturday.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Kaderabek - Comes off injured against Leipzig Kaderabek was subbed out of Saturday's match against RB Leipzig in the 69th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Kaderabek has started 10 consecutive Bundesliga games for Hoffenheim but he had to come out of Saturday's match in the second half due to injury. Robert Skov replaced him at right wing-back.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stanley Nsoki - On bench to face Leipzig Nsoki (illness) is in Hoffenheim's match day squad for Saturday's clash against RB Leipzig.

Impact Nsoki missed last weekend's loss to Koln with an illness, but he has recovered enough to return to the bench on Saturday as a backup to Ozan Kabak, John Brooks and Kevin Akpoguma in central defense.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grischa Promel - On bench against Leipzig Promel (ankle) is in Hoffenheim's match day squad to face RB Leipzig on Saturday.

Impact Promel has missed almost six months recovering from an ankle surgery he underwent in early November, but he's finally fit enough to return to availability in the Bundesliga after having featured for Hoffenheim's reserve team last weekend. He will hope to break back into the XI in midfield once he's back at full fitness.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Akpoguma - Starting against Leipzig Akpoguma (nose) is in Hoffenheim's starting lineup for Saturday's clash against RB Leipzig.

Impact Akpoguma had to come out of last weekend's loss to Koln with a facial injury, but he has recovered and is fit enough to maintain his starting role in the back-three on Saturday.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Vogt - Re-injures knee Vogt (knee) will not be an option for Saturday's match versus RB Leipzig. "Kevin Vogt's knee problems have recurred and he is out in Leipzig" said manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Vogt has been unlucky this season with several stints on the injury and his latest injury will see him miss yet another match. Ozan Kabak will likely play in his spot again at center back alongside John Brooks and Kevin Akpoguma.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grischa Promel - Plays with U23 team Promel (ankle) played a match with the U23 team and is working his way back to the senior squad. " Grischa Promel gained match practice with the U23s on Sunday and thus gained even...

Impact Promel is not quite ready to return to the first team, however is inching closer to a return after working with the youth team this week. He has not stepped foot on the pitch since Nov 5 with ankle surgery. Even when he becomes an option for the team, it will take him time to work his fitness back up to start a match, with Angelo Stiller, Andrej Kramaric and Dennis Geiger the favorites for starting midfielder.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Vogt - Records two clearances Vogt recorded two clearances in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to 1. FC Koln.

Impact Vogt started and play all 90 minutes after sitting out last match with a knee injury. Despite stints on the injured list, the defender has maintained a starting role for the team, making 22 starts in all 22 appearances while averaging about 2.9 clearances a game.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Munas Dabbur - Plays second half in return Dabbur recorded one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to 1. FC Koln.

Impact Dabbur returned to the pitch for the first time since March 18 after serving a three-match ban for a straight red card. He has not kept a consistent run of games this season, appearing in the lineup once in the last seven contests, totaling a goal and an assist in that span.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

TSG Hoffenheim - 1. FC Köln 1-3 | Highlights | Matchday 29 – Bundesliga 2022/23

APRIL 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Kevin Akpoguma - Suffers another injury Akpoguma suffered a head injury and had to be replaced in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Koln.

Impact Akpoguma took a blow to the nose and was unable to continue. If he is unable to recover in time for Saturday's game against Leipzig, manager Pellegrino Matarazzo could opt to bring in Kevin Vogt as a like-for-like replacement, or he may shuffle his back line and bring in wing-back Robert Skov.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Kaderabek - Attempts seven crosses in loss Kaderabek attempted seven crosses (four accurate) and created two chances in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Koln.

Impact Kaderabek also won both of his tackles and made two interceptions. The wing-back has only managed one assist this season, despite creating 17 goal-scoring opportunities, and will hope to add to his tally before the end of the campaign.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kasper Dolberg - Scores consolation goal Dolberg scored his first Bundesliga goal in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Koln.

Impact Dolberg was substituted on for the last 10 minutes and scored a 94th minute consolation goal with his only shot. The striker has only managed four starts since joining on loan in January and was making his second substitute appearance since returning from a head injury that kept him out for a month. With Hoffenheim short of goals, they will hope he can find form to help them stay clear of the relegation zone.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Concedes three in loss Baumann conceded three goals and made three saves in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Koln.

Impact Baumann kept four clean sheets in his first 10 games of the season, but has only kept one in the 19 since. Hoffenheim now face three games against teams in the top half of the table as they look to pull away from the relegation zone.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Vogt - Starts against Koln Vogt (knee) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against FC Koln.

Impact Vogt returned to training Wednesday and participated in the entire session Thursday, impressing the coaching staff to put him straight into the starting lineup. Vogt has been one of the most consistent presences in the lineup for Hoffenheim this season and has racked up 22 starts already.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich eyes another Bundesliga title as consolation

If Bayern Munich goes on to win the Bundesliga title it will be scant consolation for what has been a disappointing season

APRIL 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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