Hoffenheim Team News Page 41 - Soccer

Oliver Baumann - Concedes two in loss Baumann made two saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Union Berlin.

Impact Baumann was beaten once each half and luck wasn't on his side in each goal, but other than that the goalkeeper had a pair of nice interventions to keep his side in contention. Clean sheets have been hard to come by as of late but Baumann usually makes up for that with lots of saves. Things won't be any easier for him next Saturday though as his side will host Borussia Dortmund and their goalscoring machine Erling Haaland.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unrelenting Bayern beats Cologne, sets league scoring record

Robert Lewandowski has bagged a hat trick as Bayern Munich scored for a record 66th Bundesliga game in succession to beat Cologne 4-0 and restore its six-point lead

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marco John - Tests positive for COVID-19 John (shoulder) has tested positive for COVID-19, Hoffenheim announced Thursday.

Impact John hasn't featured in the Bundesliga since the season opener as he's been dealing with a shoulder injury since September, and his rehabilitation has been complicated a bit now as he will have to isolate with COVID-19. There still is no timetable for his return.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Grillitsch - Out with COVID-19 Grillitsch will miss Saturday's clash against Union Berlin, Hoffenheim manager Sebastian Hoeness confirmed Thursday.

Impact Grillitsch missed last weekend's victory against Augsburg with COVID-19 and he will be out on Saturday as well. Chris Richards will likely continue in the back three in his place.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Vogt - Extends contract with Hoffenheim Vogt has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract extension with Hoffenheim, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Vogt has been a starter in central defense for the majority of his five years at Hoffenheim since transferring from Koln in 2016, and he has four clean sheets in 16 games so far this season. The 30-year-old has signed on with the club through the 2024/25 campaign.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Baumann - Throws together solid win Saturday Baumann made two saves and conceded once in the 3-1 win over Augsburg on Saturday.

Impact Baumann helped Hoffenheim return to the win column Saturday after two straight draws. The keeper also has only conceded one goal in each of his last two appearances. Since Baumann conceded a season-high four goals to VfL Bochum in October, he has averaged 2.87 saves and 1.12 goals against through eight appearances in all competitions. Baumann is starting to find form and will remain a terrific option moving forward.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ihlas Bebou - Bags brace in 3-1 win on Saturday Bebou scored twice, took three shots (two on target), created one chance and sent three crosses (none accurate) in the 3-1 victory against Augsburg on Saturday.

Impact Bebou ended his goal-drought in dramatic fashion with a skillful brace. Both of the striker's goals came from a direct result of hustle and skill. These were also his first goals in five matches. The source of his goal drought came directly from his lack of shot volume. It remains to be seen if this performance will turn the page for a much more productive future.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Continues superb form in win Raum scored once, assisted once, produced one shot (one on target), created four chances, sent eight crosses (two accurate), took one corner and intercepted once during the dominan...

Impact Raum has been fantastic as of late and he once again proved to be a difference-maker for the hosts. Over his past five appearances, he is averaging, 1.2 shots, 3.2 created chances, 10.6 crosses, 4.0 corners and 2.0 tackles per 90 minutes in all competitions. These numbers are incredible and it certainly puts him at the top of the table for his position. He will remain one of the better options at defense moving forward.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Akpoguma - Saves performance with assist Akpoguma assisted once, created one chance and sent two crosses (none on target) during the 3-1 win over Augsburg on Saturday.

Impact Akpoguma made his entrance early on after teammate Pavel Kaderabek went down with a minor tweak. Akpoguma though did very little in his big chance. The wingback only had two crosses and his shining moment was setting up a brilliant goal by teammate Ihlas Bebou. Akpoguma will remain a longshot option at best until he can consistently crack the starting XI.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Kaderabek - Leaves early in dominant win Kaderabek created one chance, sent four crosses (one accurate) and made one tackle (one won) before he was replaced by teammate Kevin Akpoguma in the 37th minute during the 3-1 win...

Impact Kaderabek had been putting together quite the offensive display Saturday before he ultimately left with an injury. The wingback was found grabbing his hamstring prior to leaving the field, however, there were very few concerns. If he were to miss any time, Kevin Akpoguma will be in line to replace Kaderabek.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

TSG Hoffenheim - FC Augsburg 3-1 ' Highlights ' Matchday 18 - Bundesliga 2021/22

JANUARY 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE

American forward Pepi makes Bundesliga debut for Augsburg

American forward Ricardo Pepi has made his Bundesliga debut for German team Augsburg in a 3-1 loss at Hoffenheim

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sargis Adamyan - Tests positive for COVID-19 Adamyan is out for Saturday's clash with Augsburg after returning a positive COVID-19 test.

Impact Adamyan is set to miss Saturday's match with Augsburg after testing positive for COVID-19. The midfielder isn't much of a real or fantasy option and is best left out of lineups whether healthy or not. The only thing Adamyan provides currently is some depth that has mostly gone unused thus far.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diadie Samassekou - Out Saturday Samassekou is out due to the African Cup of Nations, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Samassekou is with Mali at AFCON and will be out for most of January. The midfielder will hope to avoid any COVID issues and will return to the squad when Mali are eliminated.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ermin Bicakcic - Remains out Bicakcic (knee) remains out for Saturday's clash with Augsburg, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Bicakcic remains out due to a long-term knee injury and doesn't look particularly close to returning to the squad. Consider the defender out indefinitely at this point, he's not worth considering in any capacity until he returns to training.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

TSG Hoffenheim - Borussia M'gladbach 1-1 ' Highlights ' Matchday 17 - Bundesliga 2021/22

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Oliver Baumann - Busy in draw Baumann made four saves and one clearance during Saturday's one-all draw with Gladbach.

Impact Baumann was tested early and often during Saturday's draw but did well throughout to only concede a single goal. The keeper will remain a strong fantasy option on the other side of the winter break.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Kaderabek - Busy in draw Kaderabek shot four times and created two chances during Saturday's one-all draw with Gladbach.

Impact Kaderabek had plenty to do Saturday, but failed to get on the scoresheet despite some strong volume. The wing-back has been an inconsistent part of the starting XI due to injury and is hard to trust in most fantasy formats. Kaderabek will hope to be fully fit on the other side of the winter break.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Rutter - Six shots in draw Rutter shot six times (three on goal) during Saturday's one-all draw with Gladbach.

Impact Rutter did well Saturday, pulling together some good volume during Saturday's draw. The forward failed to find the back of the net but his volume alone makes him a worthwhile fantasy option. Next up for Rutter is a clash with Augsburg after the winter break.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Raum - Incredible volume for draw Raum sent in 23 crosses (seven accurate) during Saturday's one-all draw with Gladbach.

Impact Raum put together some absurd volume Saturday off the back of 10 corners. The defender has unprecedented volume and is a brilliant fantasy option in all matches. He will continue to hold that value after the international break.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ihlas Bebou - Assists in draw Bebou provided one assist off the bench during Saturday's one-all draw with Gladbach.

Impact Bebou earned his first assist of the season during Saturday's draw, coming off the bench to try and find an equalizer. The forward has been a very inconsistent fantasy option recently, with all five of his goals coming in two games. He will continue to be a boom-bust option after the winter break.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Akpoguma - Scores off bench Akpoguma scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's one-all draw with Gladbach.

Impact Akpoguma scored his second goal of the season during Saturday's draw. The wing-back is a solid fantasy option when starting, though he has a very limited floor. He will take on Augsburg after the international break.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hertha beats Dortmund 3-2 to leave Bayern 9 points clear

Hertha Berlin has finally delivered the performance its long-suffering fans were waiting for by coming from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in the Bundesliga

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Akpoguma's late goal helps Hoffenheim secure a draw ' Bundesliga Highlights ' ESPN FC

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Kevin Akpoguma - Makes bench against Gladbach Akpoguma (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Monchengladbach.

Impact Akpoguma had started the prior 10 contests, but he'll be on the bench Saturday with Pavel Kaderabak getting a rare start. Assuming he's fit, Akpoguma could come off the bench at some point in the second half.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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