German soccer clubs pushing to ease stadium restrictions
German soccer clubs are pushing for more fans to be allowed at Bundesliga games despite discrepancies in their approaches to getting them thereSEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
HOFFENHEIM 3-3-5 · 13TH IN BUNDESLIGA
3-3-5 · 13TH IN BUNDESLIGA
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TSG Hoffenheim - VfL Wolfsburg 3-1 ' Highlights ' Matchday 6 - Bundesliga 2021/22
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Ihlas Bebou - Struggles against Bielefeld Bebou took one shot (zero on target), won one aerial and was dispossessed twice in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bielefeld.
Impact Bebou only last 56 minutes in his first game back from COVID-19 before being replaced by Sargis Adamyan. He will be hoping return to the form that saw him bag nine goals and seven assists last campaign. His next chance to do that comes on September 25 against Wolfsburg.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Christoph Baumgartner - Takes four shots against Bielefeld Baumgartner took four shots (one on target), sent in two crosses (one accurate) and created a chance in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bielefeld.
Impact Baumgartner also won nine duels before being replaced in the 71st minute by Georginio Rutter. He has one goal this season. His next match is on September 25 against Wolfsburg.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pavel Kaderabek - Creates five chances in draw Kaderabek sent in 11 crosses (four accurate), created five chances and helped keep a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bielefeld.
Impact Kaderabek was the most creative player on his team with the most crosses (11) and chances created (5). It was his first clean sheet in his first start of the season. His next opponent is Wolfsburg on September 25.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Oliver Baumann - Keeps clean sheet against Bielefeld Baumann made two saves, one clearance and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Arminia Bielefeld.
Impact Baumann denied Fabian Klos in the first half when the striker should have scored to preserve the draw. He now has 21 saves with seven goals allowed and two clean sheets kept. His next match is against Wolfsburg on September 25.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andrej Kramaric - Wasteful in draw Kramaric took five shots (one on target), created three chances and delivered five crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bielefeld.
Impact Kramaric missed a handful of chances and only hit the target once. He has four assist this season but has not been on the scoresheet for the last three matches. He'll look to turn his fortune around against Wolfsburg next on September 25.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Arminia Bielefeld - TSG Hoffenheim 0-0 ' Highlights ' Matchday 5 - Bundesliga 2021/22
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Lewandowski scores again as Bayern Munich routs Bochum 7-0
Robert Lewandowski has scored yet again in Bayern Munich’s 7-0 rout of promoted Bochum in the BundesligaSEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sebastian Rudy - Misses match against Bielefeld Rudy has been ruled out of the match against Bielefeld on Saturday.
Impact Rudy will not take part in Saturday's fixture. The midfielder could not recover in time from a back injury.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ihlas Bebou - Starting against Arminia Bebou (COVID-19) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Arminia Bielefeld.
Impact Bebou missed the first month of the season because of COVID-19, but he's healthy again and makes an immediate return to the XI Saturday. He probably isn't ready for a full 90, but after nine goals and seven assists last season, he'll undoubtedly be set for opportunities.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dennis Geiger - Lands contract extension Geiger agreed to terms on a contract extension with Hoffenheim through 2023.
Impact Geiger started the club's previous two contests in which he garnered one assist, three crosses (one accurate) and four corners. The midfielder started all nine of his domestic appearances for Hoffenheim last season and should be a mainstay in the starting XI moving forward.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Rudy - Suffers back injury Rudy is dealing with a back injury and is questionable against Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday. Manager Sebastian Hoeness told reporters, "Sebastian Rudy is suffering from a back inj...
Impact Rudy has started all four matches for the club this season in which he registered one goal on five shots (one on target), seven crosses (one accurate) and seven corners. If Rudy is unable to give it a go Saturday, either David Raum or Dennis Geiger figures to be tasked with taking over as the primary corner taker.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Akpoguma - Rejoins team Akpoguma (COVID-19) has been cleared to rejoin the team for training Tuesday.
Impact Akpoguma had been self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19 but is back with the club. If the defender is match fit, he should be in the mix to jump right back into the starting XI versus Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday, otherwise, Chris Richards should remain in central defense.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Groups drawn for revamped Women's Champions League
The first Women’s Champions League group-stage draw has placed defending champion Barcelona with Arsenal, Hoffenheim and Danish club HB KøgeSEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TSG Hoffenheim - 1. FSV Mainz 05 0-2 ' Highlights ' Matchday 4 - Bundesliga 2021/22
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Oliver Baumann - Concedes two goals Baumann conceded two goals during a 2-0 loss Saturday versus Mainz.
Impact Baumann conceded two goals for the third consecutive domestic-league game in succession. Opposing teams recorded at least five shots on goal during all three matchups, indicating he will remain a goalkeeping option with great risk and reward this Bundesliga season.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dennis Geiger - Logs start vs. Mainz Geiger (undisclosed) started during a 2-0 loss Saturday versus Mainz.
Impact Geiger had an undisclosed injury that indicated his availability (for Saturday) was questionable but played nonetheless. However, he created only one chance across 73 minutes and will try to redeem himself during Hoffenheim's next game against Arminia Bielefeld on Sept. 18.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pavel Kaderabek - Plays 45 minutes Kaderabek (calf) played 45 minutes during a 2-0 loss Saturday versus Mainz.
Impact Kaderabek recorded his 2021-22 Bundesliga season debut Saturday. Though the Czech did not do enough with two clearances and one chance created, he will have many opportunities to redeem himself while playing in place of Stefan Posch or Kevin Vogt.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ihlas Bebou - Facing late-fitness test Bebou (COVID-19) will be a game-time decision versus Mainz on Saturday after manager Sebastian Hoeness told reporters, "There are doubts over whether Bebou can play. We must make a...
Impact Bebou has been slowly working his way back to match fitness after testing positive for COVID-19 but may need at least another week. Even if cleared to play Saturday, the forward may have to settle for an appearance or two off the bench before he would push for a spot in the starting XI.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Akpoguma - Remains in quarantine Akpoguma (COVID-19) continues to train at home but remains in isolation and won't be available against Mainz on Saturday.
Impact Akpoguma was putting together a strong start to the season before testing positive for COVID-19, as he managed one goal on three shots (one on target), one assist and three chances created in the first three matches of the year. With the right-back unavailable, Chris Richards figures to get his first start of the campaign.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Germany clicks in Flick's 2nd game to thrash Armenia 6-0
Germany clicked in coach Hansi Flick’s second game in charge to beat Armenia 6-0 in a World Cup qualifier and take top spot in its groupSEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Christoph Baumgartner - Suffers possible ankle injury Baumgartner suffered a minor ankle injury in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier, reports Laola1.
Impact This doesn't seem like a major issue for Baumgartner and he could return as soon as Austria's next qualifying match this weekend. If not, there could be some questions about his status for Hoffenheim, but that'll be something to dive into next week if it comes to it.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Richards - Rejoins Hoffenheim Richards will spend another season on loan with Hoffenheim from Bayern Munich.
Impact In 11 Bundesliga matches for Hoffenheim last year, Richards registered one assist, two shots (zero on target) and 39 clearances. The central defender won't offer much in the way of fantasy value given his limited offensive upside, but should immediately bolster a backline that is dealing with potential absences of Kevin Akpoguma (COVID-19), Benjamin Hubner (ankle) and Havard Nordtveit (thigh).
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ihlas Bebou - Begins individual work Bebou (COVID-19) took part in individual training Tuesday.
Impact Bebou has yet to make an appearance for the club this season after testing positive for COVID-19 in early August. The fact that the forward has been able to increase his training during the international break could be an indication he'll be at least fit enough to feature in the match-day squad versus Mainz on Sept. 11. Once up to match fitness, Bebou should be a mainstay in the starting XI while providing top-half fantasy value.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
