Hoffenheim Team News Page 3 - Soccer

Mergim Berisha - Assists opener Sunday Berisha assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Werder Bremen.

Impact Berisha assisted Marius Butler's opening goal Sunday as his through ball set up Butler's strike in the 5th minute. It was the only chance he created in the match. Following Stanley Nsoki's red card in the 18th minute and two quick Bremen goals, Berisha was subbed off in the 27th minute for defender Tim Drexler.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Hlozek - Scores in Sunday's loss Hlozek scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 4-3 defeat to Werder Bremen.

Impact Hlozek scored an unassisted goal in the 12th minute Sunday, his side's third of the match, but it still was not enough to secure the win. It marked his first goal of the season. He also won two tackles and made three clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Marius Bulter - Scores early brace Sunday Bulter scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Werder Bremen.

Impact Butler scored two goals in the first eight minutes of Sunday's match, a brilliant start to his outing. His goals were eventually nullified in Bremen's comeback win, but it was still a great outing for Butler. He was subbed off in the 69th minute for Max Moerstedt.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Concedes four Sunday Baumann registered six saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-3 loss versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Baumann conceded four goals Sunday, all four of which came after Stanley Nsoki's straight red card in the 18th minute. It was a rough turn of events for Baumann as he gave up a 3-0 lead. He faces a more difficult matchup next Sunday at Stuttgart, a side which has scored 14 goals in five league matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

MADNESS! 7-Goal Spectacle! | TSG Hoffenheim - SV Werder Bremen 3-4 | Highlights | MD5 Bundesliga

SEPTEMBER 29 • YOUTUBE

Anton Stach - Recovers from illness Stach (illness) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Stach returns from an illness which kept him out of mid week action in the Europa League. The midfielder is replaced in the starting XI by Umut Tohumcu.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Grillitsch - Starts vs. Midtjylland Grillitsch (illness) started and played the full 90 in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Midtjylland in the UEFA Europa League.

Impact Grillitsch started at center-back for the first time this season and played the entire match, something that bodes well for his chances of being available vs. Werder Bremen on Sunday. Grillitsch has started in all but one of his seven appearances in 2024/25 across all competitions.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Anton Stach - Picks up illness Stach is out for Wednesday's match against Midtjylland, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo. "Unfortunately, two are out ill. Anton will be missing tomorrow."

Impact Stach is set to miss his first match of the season Wednesday, having been placed on the injury list due to an illness. This will force a change, with Umot Tohumcu or Marco John as his likely replacements. He will have until Sunday to heal up before their next match, giving him a decent chance of returning by then.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Out with illness Kramaric is out for Wednesday's match against Midtjylland due to illness, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo. "Unfortunately, two are out ill. Andrej will be missing tomorro...

Impact Kramaric is back on the injury list after just getting off of it Saturday, as he has contracted an illness that will keep him out for their Europa League opener. He has been a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Tom Bischof being his likely replacement. Their next match is Sunday against Bremen, leaving him optional time to heal up and take the field.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Grillitsch - Set for return Grillitsch (illness) is an option for Wednesday's match against Midtjylland, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo. "Florian is back in the squad."

Impact Grillitsch is back with the team after missing out over the weekend with an illness, as he is expected to be an option for their opening Europa League match. He has started in both of his appearances this season, so expect the midfielder to return to the starting XI Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Geiger - Won't face Midtjylland Gieger (thigh) is out for Wednesday's match against Midtjylland, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo. "The match comes too soon for Dennis."

Impact Gieger is still not ready for a return, missing his second match due to his thigh issues. A further update was not released, leaving his availability for Sunday's match against Werder Bremen up in the air.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Marius Bulter - Scores in defeat Bulter scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Bulter notched his first goal of the season as he reduced the deficit in the 67th minute of the match. Additionally, the forward delivered five crosses in the contest.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Concedes twice in defeat Baumann recorded one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Baumann was beaten twice while making only one save as his team dropped a third consecutive match. The contest got off to a rough start as he allowed the two goals in the first five minutes. He's allowed two or more goals in all four of his outings this season. Next in the Bundesliga, he'll face off against Werder, a team that has scored four goals in four games.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Early Goals Secure Three Points! | 1. FC Union Berlin - TSG Hoffenheim 2-1 | Highlights

SEPTEMBER 22 • YOUTUBE

Dennis Geiger - Out with thigh injury Geiger is not in the squad to face Union Berlin on Saturday due to a thigh injury.

Impact Geiger misses out on Saturday's squad after picking up the injury in the buildup to the match. Tom Bischof, who himself is returning from injury, takes Geiger's spot in Saturday's XI.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Cleared to start Kramaric (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Kramaric is good to go after picking up a knock in the closing stages of last week's match against Leverkusen. The attacker is in good form to start the season with five goal involvements in the opening three matches as the key figure at Hoffenheim.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Hlozek - Among substitutes Saturday Hlozek (thigh) is available from the bench for Saturday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Hlozek is good to go after missing out on last week's match against Leverkusen through injury. The forward had started the opening two Bundesliga fixtures prior to last week's absence, but settles for a role on the bench Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Hlozek - Aiming for return Saturday Hlozek (thigh) was able to return to team training ahead of Saturday's trip to Union Berlin, said manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Hlozek was forced miss last match with a thigh injury. Since returning to training, the forward is set to travel with the team, where he will be in contention for a starting role with Marius Bulter, and Mergim Berisha.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Back to training Kramaric (undisclosed) is back in training ahead of Saturday's trip to Union Berlin, per manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Kramaric picked up an undisclosed injury against Bayer Leverkusen. Despite it being a bad injury at first, the midfielder was able to return to training and will likely travel with the team for the weekend. He is also set to start in the attacking midfield, having started all Bundesliga games for Hoffenheim.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Grillitsch - Out with flu Grillitsch will not make the trip to Union Berlin on Saturday with an illness, confirmed manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Grillitsch will miss his second match in a row with the flu. He's started both appearances in the lineup, totaling six tackles with six clearances with three shots. Umut Tohumcu could see his first start of the season in the midfield during hos absence.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back on the road to success | TSG Hoffenheim - Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1-4 | Highlights | Matchday 3

SEPTEMBER 15 • YOUTUBE

Leverkusen Cooking Again! | TSG Hoffenheim - Bayer Leverkusen 1-4 | Highlights | MD 3 – Bundesliga

SEPTEMBER 14 • YOUTUBE

Pavel Kaderabek - Makes three interceptions Kaderabek took an off target shot, crossed twice inaccurately and made three interceptions during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Kaderabek was held off the scoresheet from his right wing-back role, but did lead Hoffenheim with three interceptions in the match. Kaderabek has played every minute through the opening three matches of the season combining for six chances created and nine crosses.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Marius Bulter - Crosses three times Bulter took two shots (one on goal), crossed three times (one accurate) and created a chance during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Bulter was held off the scoresheet, but did tie for the team-high with three crosses in the match. The attacker has started each of Hoffenheim's opening three fixtures providing an assist while combining for five shots, three chances created and nine crosses.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Concedes four to Leverkusen Baumann allowed four goals while making three saves during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Baumann conceded twice in each half as Hoffenheim fell in one sided fashion Saturday. The keeper has allowed nine goals while combining for 11 saves over his first three Bundesliga matches of the season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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