HOFFENHEIM NEWS

Stanley Nsoki - On bench Sunday Nsoki (hip) is in Hoffenheim's match day squad for Sunday's clash against FC Schalke.

Impact Nsoki has been dealing with a hip injury since late February, but he was able to feature off the bench last weekend against Werder Bremen and he's once again available in the squad to face Schalke on Sunday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grischa Promel - Out against Schalke Promel (ankle) is not in Hoffenheim's match day squad for Sunday's clash against FC Schalke.

Impact Promel was training in full with Hoffenheim this week but he's still not quite ready to return Sunday for the first time since undergoing ankle surgery in November.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kasper Dolberg - On bench to face Schalke Dolberg (head) is in Hoffenheim's match day squad for Sunday's clash against FC Schalke.

Impact Dolberg is back in the squad Sunday after recovering from a concussion that had sidelined him for almost a month, and he could see some playing time off the bench.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Delaney - Out against Schalke Delaney (undisclosed) is not in Hoffenheim's match day squad for Sunday's clash against FC Schalke.

Impact Delaney picked up an injury in last weekend's win over Werder Bremen and will not be available for Sunday's match.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: EPL leader Arsenal faces Liverpool at Anfield

Arsenal takes a five-point lead into an away match at Liverpool in the English Premier League

APRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robert Skov - Doubtful Sunday Skov (strain) is a doubt for Sunday's clash with Schalke, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Skov is a doubt Sunday as he deals with a muscle injury that ruled him out against Werder Bremen. The wing-back has yet to train and is a heavy doubt for Sunday's clash. Skov's status in training Friday should be a good indicator for his availability during Sunday's match.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kasper Dolberg - Set for return Dolberg (concussion) trained fully and is an option for Sunday's clash with Schalke, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Dolberg suffered a concussion in training and missed three straight matches while recovering. The forward is now available once more and could return to the first team for Sunday's clash. Dolberg started four of the last six matches he played before picking up in the concussion.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grischa Promel - Option for Sunday Promel (ankle) has been training with the team fully this week and will be in the squad for Sunday's match against, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact This is good news for Promel, who has been out since November after undergoing ankle surgery. After completing training this week, he will be an option for selection Sunday. Given the severity of his injury, the midfielder won't rush to return to the starting XI, instead he will be used off the bench for a few matches until he regains full match form.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stanley Nsoki - Questionable against Schalke Nsoki (hip) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's clash against FC Schalke 04, said manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Nsoki has been nursing a hip injury, but did play nine minutes during last weekend's 2-1 win against Werder. He looks to have re-injured his hip and is doubtful for Sunday. John Brooks and Kevin Akpoguma are the expected starters at center back, with Nsoki likely to come off the bench if fit.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Last-place Stuttgart fires Labbadia as coach, hires Hoeness

Stuttgart has fired Bruno Labbadia as coach and appointed former Hoffenheim coach Sebastian Hoeneß in his place

APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After Bayern, Nagelsmann could interest Chelsea, Tottenham

Julian Nagelsmann is widely considered a candidate for two of the top jobs in English soccer less than two weeks after being fired by Bayern Munich

APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oliver Baumann - Busy in win Baumann made three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Werder Bremen.

Impact Baumann stood tall to stop three of the four shots he faced and earn a second win in a row. Clean sheets have been hard to come by for the goalkeeper, who has just four in 26 starts. Baumann has made 82 saves and conceded 46 times in those matches, putting him on pace for his first 100-save season since 2018/19.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Delaney - Comes off late Delaney was injured and subbed out in the 81st minute of Sunday's 2-1 victory over Werder Bremen.

Impact Delaney was brought off the bench during the second half Sunday and was unable to see the match out. The midfielder has fallen out of the starting XI of late, coming off the bench in each of his last two matches. That added to this injury could see Delaney rested entirely for a Sunday clash with Schalke.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angelino - Seventh assist Angelino assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Angelino moved to seven assists on the season with his first assist since a Feb. 4 win over Bochum. The left wing-back has already set a new career-high for assists in a single season. While he certainly is surrounded by less talent than he was in Leipzig, Angelino has had the chance to take on a bigger role creatively, with 43 chances created in 25 appearances, as well as 142 crosses.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Kaderabek - Assists Sunday Kaderabek assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Werder Bremen.

Impact Kaderabek got on the scoresheet for his first assist during Sunday's win, finally opening his account on his 14th chance created. The right wing-back hasn't found the consistency he worked off of in previous seasons, but has maintained a strong role in the first team. Over 22 appearances (13 starts) Kaderabek has sent in 57 crosses and six shots.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Purple patch continues Kramaric scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 win against Werder Bremen.

Impact Kramaric scored Saturday to move to three goals in his last two matches, and 10 goal contributions on the season. The attacking midfielder has been inconsistent, scoring in bursts and generally struggling creatively. While Kramaric certainly hasn't lived up to the 20 goal showing of 2020/21, or the 15 goal contributions he managed in 2021/22, he has still been a passable attacker. Kramaric has created five chances and shot five times in the last two matches.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Baumgartner - Nets in win Baumgartner scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Werder Bremen. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 63rd min...

Impact Baumgartner scored his sixth goal during Sunday's win, netting on his only shot on target. The forward has been struggling to score of late, with this goal snapping a five-game drought. Baumgartner has shot 54 times (17 on goal) while creating 21 chances through 25 starts, putting him just one off his previous career-high of seven goals in a season.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hoffenheim beats Bremen to ease pressure on Matarazzo

American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has picked up his second consecutive win as Hoffenheim beat Werder Bremen 2-1 to ease away from the Bundesliga's relegation zone

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robert Skov - Out with muscle strain Skov is not in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Sunday due to a muscle strain.

Impact Skov misses out on the match after coming up with the injury in the buildup. The wing-back is replaced by Angelino in the starting XI.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grischa Promel - Not ready for Sunday Promel is not in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Sunday.

Impact Promel misses out on Sunday's match as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. The midfielder returned to training in the buildup to the match so he could be available as soon as next week against Schalke.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stanley Nsoki - Back in squad Nsoki is fit and in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Sunday.

Impact Nsoki returns from a hip injury which kept him out of Hoffenheim's previous few matches. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grischa Promel - Returns to team training Promel (ankle) completed a team training session Monday, Hoffenheim announced.

Impact Promel returned to full team training Monday, though after more than four months on the sideline it's likely he will need multiple full sessions before any return. Promel, if he avoids any set-backs, could return as soon as Sunday's trip to Werder Bremen, though likely in a role off the bench.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stanley Nsoki - Active in team training Nsoki (hip) was active in team training Thursday, Hoffenheim announced.

Impact Nsoki was active in team training once more as he makes his way back from a hip injury. The defender will be targeting a return to the starting XI for an April 2 trip to Werder Bremen after the international break.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ozan Kabak - Suspension served Kabak served a one-match ban and is now eligible for selection once more.

Impact Kabak was shown a pair of yellow cards against Freiburg and was sent off. The defender is now eligible for selection once more after serving the ban. When fit Kabak has been a nailed-on piece of the first team, and should return to a major role after the international break.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Skov - Attempts seven crosses in win Skov sent in seven crosses (three accurate) and created three chances in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Hertha Berlin.

Impact Skov attempted more crosses and created more chances that anyone else on the pitch. The wing-back has created 21 goal-scoring opportunities this season and is unlucky to have only registered two assists.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE