Hoffenheim Team News Page 2 - Soccer

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.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Plenty of Chances and Brilliant Goalkeeping! | Heidenheim 1846 - TSG Hoffenheim | MD 8 – Buli 24/25

OCTOBER 27 • YOUTUBE

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.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Drama In The Final Minutes | TSG Hoffenheim - VfL Bochum 1848 3-1 | Highlights | MD 7 – Bundesliga

OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE

Florian Grillitsch - Picks up knock Grillitsch was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Bochum with an injury.

Impact Grillitsch left the match in the 72nd minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Umut Tohumcu. The extent of Grillitsch's injury should be determined ahead of a mid week match against Porto.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Geiger - Out as expected Geiger (back) is not in the squad to face Bochum on Saturday.

Impact Geiger remains out as expected as he continues to recover from a back injury suffered in September. The midfielder will hope to return in mid week against Porto in the Europa League.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Drexler - Available as substitute Drexler (undisclosed) is on the bench during Saturday's match against Bochum.

Impact Drexler returns after leaving Hoffenheim's last match early due to an injury. The defender has started in two of Hoffenheim's last three league matches, leaving early in both.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mergim Berisha - Remains out Saturday Berisha (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Bochum on Saturday.

Impact Berisha misses his third straight match in all competitions as he continues to recover from an injury. The forward trained in the buildup to the match and could return as soon as mid week action in the Europa league.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mergim Berisha - Returns to training Berisha (undisclosed) is back to team training ahead of Saturday's match versus Bochum.

Impact Berisha will aim for a return Saturday after missing the last two matches with an injury. He had started three of the previous four games played in all competitions, totaling a goal and an assist with seven shots (two on target) in that span.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Geiger - Doubtful for return Geiger (back) is unlikely for Saturday's match versus Bochum.

Impact Geiger has missed the last five matches with a back injury and is on pace on missing another game. He only started twice in three appearance prior to getting hurt, totaling six tackles (five won), one shot and one cross completed.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

David Jurasek - Ruled out again Jurasek (strain) will not be an option for Saturday's match versus Bochum.

Impact Jurasek made his season debut against Stuttgart prior to the international break, playing 17 minutes off the bench. He missed the opening matches with a forearm injury and will now miss another game with a strain.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Drexler - Training in full Drexler took part in training ahead of Saturday's clash with Bochum.

Impact Drexler came off with a knock early in the final match before the international break. He's now returned to full training and is trending towards playing during Saturday's clash with Bochum. If fit Drexler should slot straight into the starting XI.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Kaderabek - Out against Bochum Kaderabek (strain) won't be an option for Saturday's clash with Bochum, Kicker reports.

Impact Kaderabek isn't expected to return for Saturday's clash with Bochum, his second match in a row on the sideline. There was some hope he'd be fit enough to return after the international break, but in the end that wasn't the case. The defender will be replaced by Valentin Gendry at right wing-back.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 12 • SKY.COM

Stanley Nsoki - Available after ban Nsoki is available again after serving his one-match suspension.

Impact Nsoki has cleared his suspension after seeing a red in his last outing, leaving him as an option to face Bochum on Oct. 19. He had started in the three matches before his ban, so he hopes to reclaim that spot immediately now that he is an option again.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Drexler - Subbed off with injury Drexler was subbed off due to injury in the 15th minute of Sunday's 1-1 draw against VfB Stuttgart. He recorded no stats before exiting the match.

Impact Drexler was subbed off in the 15th minute with an injury, the extent of which is currently unknown. He has a week off due to the international break, so he may avoid missing any matches if the injury is not serious.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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