Hoffenheim Team News Page 39 - Soccer

Kevin Akpoguma - Available Sunday Akpoguma (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's clash with Bielefeld.

Impact Akpoguma is on the bench Sunday, this is expected after manager Sebastian Hoeness said he was available as part of the starting XI. The wing-back will look to make his way onto the pitch in some capacity to test his thigh out in a match.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Akpoguma - Returns to training, could start Akpoguma (thigh) has returned to training and could start Sunday, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Akpoguma could even be in the starting XI, and could be starting in a more advanced midfield role with Andrej Kramaric out. The normally defensively minded midfielder will be in an interesting position as he looks to return from a thigh injury suffered before the international break.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Kaderabek - Returned to training Kaderabek (thigh) has returned to training and could start Sunday, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Kaderabek has returned to training after a thigh injury has derailed his start to 2022. The defender could return to the starting XI immediately, though Hoeness was clear that Kaderabek could not play a full 90 minutes. With Chris Richards (ankle) out, it's possible that Kaderabek will be called on in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Richards - Ruled out Sunday Richards (ankle) is out for Sunday's clash with Bielefeld, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Richards has been ruled out with the ankle injury that was troubling him over the international break. The defender is still looking to return to training from the ankle injury that seems worse than initially reported. Richards next chance for fitness will be a Saturday trip to Wolfsburg.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Remains out with COVID-19 Kramaric is out for Sunday's clash with Bielefeld due to COVID-19, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Kramaric tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week and is now officially ruled out for Sunday's clash. The forward was likely to lead the line Sunday if available, but it seems that Kevin Akpoguma will take that role, if he is fit and bale. The forward will likely be back in the starting lineup for a Saturday trip to Wolfsburg.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Posch - Spotted in training Posch (concussion) was taking part in training during Wednesday's training session.

Impact Posch was taking part in training though it's not clear how much of the session he was able to complete. The defender will hope to be available for Sunday's clash with Arminia Bielefeld, but there's no guarantee with concussions. If he avoided a serious concussion Posch will expected to be straight back into the starting XI, if fully recovered.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrej Kramaric - Tests positive for COVID-19 Kramaric has tested positive for COVID-19, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Kramaric has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sunday's clash with Arminia Bielefeld. Kramaric is set to miss the match, though there is an outside chance he could return from protocols Saturday. The forward would be replaced by Kevin Akpoguma if he can't make the starting XI Sunday.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Grillitsch - Returns after Covid Grillitsch made three tackles (one won), two interceptions, one clearance and one block in 28 minutes during Saturday's 2-0 loss at Mainz.

Impact Grillitsch subbed on in the second half after missing three games with Covid-19. The centerback led his side in tackles, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss after conceding twice in the final minutes. He will now look for more playing time against Arminia Bielefeld on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Baumgartner - Sends in one cross as sub Baumgartner sent in one accurate cross and made one clearance in 28 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Mainz.

Impact Baumgartner did not miss any games after subbing off injured in their prior contest. Coming off the bench, the midfielder had a quiet outing during his limited time in the field, though. He will now look to start again when they host Arminia Bielefeld on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Rutter - Takes three shots as starter Rutter took three off-target shots, made one tackle (zero won) and one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Mainz.

Impact Rutter started after three games coming off the bench and took the third-most shots for his side. The forward has five goals and two assists in the season, and also received his first yellow card. He will now look to get on the scoresheet against Arminia Bielefeld on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Hubner - Makes three interceptions in loss Hubner made one tackle (won), three interceptions and two clearances and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Mainz.

Impact Hubner had a good outing, but they failed to earn one point on the road after allowing two late goals. The centerback started for the second game in the season in his only two appearances. He will now look to get the nod again when they host Arminia Bielefeld on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Makes two saves in loss Baumann made two saves and one clearance during Saturday's 2-0 loss at Mainz.

Impact Baumann was unbeaten until the 79th minute, but then conceded twice as they ended up with the road loss. The goalkeeper has just five clean sheets in the season, the last one on late-November. He will now look to bounce back against Arminia Bielefeld on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Rudy - Returns from suspension Rudy served his suspension for yellow card accumulation and is available for Sunday's clash with Bielefeld.

Impact Rudy is available for selection once more after serving his yellow card accumulation suspension. The midfielder will likely return straight to the starting XI and look to get under way with the second half of the season. Rudy has limited fantasy value due to his role as a defensive midfielder.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Posch - Comes off after head-to-head Posch (head) was brought off the pitch due to a head-to-head collision during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Mainz.

Impact Posch was brought off the pitch immediately following a head-to-head collision to undergo concussion protocols. The defender was replaced by Havard Nordtveit, who would likely become a key member of the starting XI if Posch is set to miss any extended period of time.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Robert Skov - Recovering slowly Skov is slowly recovering and is in individual training, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Skov has been sighted! The midfielder was going through a long-term injury with little to no updates from his manager, but it appears he is on the recovery track. The midfielder is a limited option even when playing, and is unlikely to immediately break into the starting XI. Skov's recovery will add to Hoffenheim's depth in attacking midfielder though.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Rudy - Suspended Saturday Rudy is suspended for Saturday's clash with Mainz due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Rudy will sit out Saturday's clash with Mainz due to accumulating five yellow cards. The midfielder will serve his one-match ban and return against Bielefeld. The returning Diadie Samassekou figures to take his spot in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Richards - Out against Mainz Richards (ankle/foot) is out against Mainz, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Richards remains sidelined after picking up an injury during a 2-0 loss to Canada in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers. The defender will hope to return next time out against Bielefeld, though if it turns out he suffered structural damage this could turn into a long-term absence.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Akpoguma - Still out Akpoguma (thigh) remains out for Saturday's clash with Mainz, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Akpoguma remains sidelined for Saturday's showdown with Mainz. The wing-back has been out since before the international break, though it seems he is trending in the right direction. Akpoguma will hope to return next time out, at home against Bielefeld.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco John - Remains out John (shoulder/COVID-19) remains out for Saturday's clash with Mainz, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact John remains out with COVID-19 and a shoulder injury, and all-in-all is just in full recovery. The midfielder is an irrelevant fantasy option and is not going to be rushed back. John isn't worth considering even when fully fit.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ermin Bicakcic - Disastrous season continues Bicakcic remains out for Saturday's trip to Mainz, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Bicakcic's season is quickly heading towards being a non-starter. The long-term knee injury he suffered early in the season has completely shut him down and he still seems no closer to recovery than any previous update.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diadie Samassekou - Returns from AFCON Samassekou has made his return to Hoffenheim, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Samassekou is back in Hoffenheim and should be an option straight away as he has not lost any match-fitness training consistently at AFCON. The midfielder will integrate quickly back into the team, and should be an option at least off the bench, against Mainz on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Richards - Picks up injury over break Richards picked up an ankle injury late-on during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Canada. According to Hoffenheim, he suffered "serious bruising on his foot."

Impact Richards picked up an ankle injury and is now a doubt for Saturday's trip to Mainz. The severity of the injury is unclear, but he was always going to be unlikely to play so soon after returning from international duty. Add in the ankle injury and more likely that not Richards will be unavailable Saturday.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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