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
HOFFENHEIM 3-3-5 · 13TH IN BUNDESLIGA
3-3-5 · 13TH IN BUNDESLIGA
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.
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
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
Mergim Berisha - Strikes against Leverkusen Berisha scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Leverkusen.
Impact Berisha found the back of the net in the 37th minute scoring Hoffenheim's lone goal to prevent a clean sheet. The goal was the first of the season for Berisha in his first start after totaling 76 minutes from the bench in the opening two fixtures.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Andrej Kramaric - Picks up injury Kramaric was forced off with an apparent injury during Saturday's clash with Leverkusen.
Impact Kramaric was brought off due to injury in the closing stages of Saturday's one-sided loss. It's insult to injury for Hoffenheim, who will now be looking to evaluate the midfielder after a nasty looking injury. Kramaric is going to be a heavy doubt for Saturday's trip to Union Berlin.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Hlozek - Picks up thigh issue Hlozek is out for Saturday's clash with Leverkusen due to a thigh injury.
Impact Hlozek isn't an option for Saturday's clash as he struggles with a surprising thigh injury. The forward cedes his spot in the starting XI to Marius Bulter, who figures to get more chances as long as Hlozek is injured.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Florian Grillitsch - Good to go Grillitsch (hip) is starting in Saturday's clash with Leverkusen.
Impact Grillitsch is back in the starting XI after missing out against Frankfurt before the break. The midfielder used the international break to fully recover from the hip issue and should be ready for a large role in Saturday's match.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Umut Tohumcu - Option for Bayer Leverkusen clash Tohumcu (strain) is expected to be an option for Saturday's match versus Bayer Leverkusen, confirmed manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.
Impact Tohumcu has been training with the team for a few weeks and is ready to make his season debut after missing time with a strain. The midfielder is expected to start off as a depth option after 20 appearances last campaign, starting just 12 of those games while producing two assists.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Tom Bischof - Ready for Saturday Bischof (knee) is expected to be an option for Saturday's match against Bayer Leverkusen, per manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.
Impact Bischof is set to be an option for the first time this season after missing the first two matches with a knee injury. He is only expected to be used off the bench after getting just limited time on the pitch last campaign.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
David Jurasek - Scheduled to train in two weeks Jurasek (forearm) is set to start team training on Sep 23, confirmed manager Pellegrino Matarazzo. "Jurasek will be able to train with the team again the week after next".
Impact Jurasek underwent forearm surgery back in July, sidelining him for the start of the season. His return is set to be either the end of September or early October, barring any setbacks. With Hoffenheim, the defender recorded four starts in 13 appearances.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Finn Becker - On right path of recovery Becker (knee) is not too far along from returning to team training, therefore will not be an option for Saturday's match versus Bayer Leverkusen. "Becker is well on his way to bei...
Impact Hoffenheim are not rushing the return of Becker, who has been out since July with knee surgery. He is on the right track of recovery, but is still just a few weeks away from training. Even when fit, the midfielder is strictly a bench option after only starting five times in 22 appearances last campaign.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Christopher Lenz - Signs with Hoffenheim Lenz has agreed on a deal with Hoffenheim after his release from Leipzig.
Impact Lenz was able to find a new club as he is set to stay in Germany after signing with Hoffenheim with immediately effect. He ended last campaign with Leipzig following his stint with Frankfurt, making only five appearances in Bundesliga play last campaign, making him just a depth option for the side.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Grischa Promel - Tears ACL Promel has suffered a torn ACL and is likely to miss the rest of the 2024/25 campaign, according to his club.
Impact Promel's season has taken an early turn, as while training during the international break Tuesday, he would suffer a torn ACL. This will leave him out for anywhere from eight months to a full year, likely leaving him out for the rest of the campaign, although there is a chance he could return for the final month of the season. He has started in their opening two matches of the season, so this will force a change, with Dennis Geiger being his likely replacement moving forward.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Oliver Baumann - Four saves in loss Baumann registered four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Impact Baumann made four saves but couldn't do enough to shut down the rampant Frankfurt attack. The goalkeeper didn't have a bad day, but he was done few favors by the defense in front of him. Baumann should have plenty of upset in most matches, though he will struggle against some of the tougher top half teams.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Jacob Bruun Larsen - Two shots Saturday Bruun Larsen had two shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Eintracht Frankfurt.
Impact Bruun Larsen took a pair of shots during Saturday's loss, but failed to do much else. The winger couldn't find much space against a well-drilled Frankfurt backline, and was frustrated creatively throughout the match. Still Bruun Larsen should continue to grow into a larger role in the Hoffenheim attack, and could have solid upside moving forward.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Hlozek - Assists to salvage day Hlozek assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Impact Hlozek was having yet another quiet day with his new club, though an assist in the second half did something to alleviate that. Still he wasn't up to his best and is lacking some of the threat that has seen him thrive in the past. The attacker has been improving his connection with Andrej Kramaric, something that could lead to plenty more assists in the future.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
