ANDREJ KRAMARIC NEWS

Could sit out Saturday Kramaric is dealing with a bruise on his thigh and has not returned to training ahead of Saturday's match against Werder Bremen. "Unfortunately, Andrej Kramaric is still struggling...

Impact Kramaric has been on fire for the team, scoring a goal in the last three matches in a row while also totaling four goals in five matches. If he has to sit out Saturday, then Anton Stach could take his spot in the lineup for the time being.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant form continues Kramaric scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Friday's 3-1 defeat against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Kramaric scored for the fourth times in five matches, and moved to five goal contributions in that span. Kramaric has nearly unmatched upside and a rock-solid floor built on a heavy role on set-pieces and multiple years of consistent production. Kramaric is up to five goal contributions in six matches with 34 crosses and 15 shots taken.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another easy goal Kramaric logged one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Union Berlin. In addition, he was given...

Impact Kramaric scored his goal via a spot-kick. Being 1899 Hoffenheim's penalty taker continues to pay dividends for him. Across his last four appearances, Kramaric has three goals. Two of them were penalty kicks he converted and will continue getting moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in win over Koln Kramaric scoored a goal off four shots (one on target), created one chance and sent in five crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Koln.

Impact Kramaric scored the fastest goal of his career in the first minute of the game to give Hoffenheim an early lead. The forward was once again his side's most dangerous player, attempting a team-high four shots and being a threat on both open play and set pieces. With two goals and an assist over the last three starts, Kramaric bounced back from his quiet season opener and will try to keep it up during next Saturday's visit to Union Berlin.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Kramaric assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Wolfsburg.

Impact Kramaric logged the assist to 1899 Hoffenheim's third goal, scored by Robert Skov. The versatile Croatian finished his 2022-23 season with three assists, a tally he can easily surpass in this new campaign. After all, Kramaric is already a third of the way there and recorded at least five assists during both his 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets late penalty Kramaric scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing seven times (two accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Heidenheim.

Impact Kramaric converted a penalty in the 90th minute which claimed all three points for Hoffenheim. The goal was the first of the season for Kramaric who has shined in the opening two matches, playing every minute while taking six shots, crossing 13 times and creating ten chances.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting despite back issue Kramaric (back) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Kramaric was a doubt until the very last minute, but he makes the XI and will play as the most advanced midfielder in a 3-5-2 setting. The Croatian is still looking for his first goal of the season after bagging 12 strikes in 2022-23.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up back injury Kramaric (back) is in doubt for Saturday's clash with FC Heidenheim, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Kramaric played the full 90 minutes last Saturday, but is now dealing with a back problem that could force him to miss the match against Heidenheim. He's a big part of the attack for the team, scoring 12 goals in 32 appearances last season to keep them in the Bundesliga. With Wout Weghorst healthy, he could see the start at forward if the Croatian has to sit the match out.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots and six crosses Kramaric attempted six crosses (three accurate), three shots (none on goal) and created seven chances in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Freiburg.

Impact Kramaric was the most influential player for the home team, ranking first for chances created and attempted crosses, and he was unlucky to end up on the losing team and without an attacking return. He was Hoffenheim's top scorer with 12 last season and he will no doubt be vital again as his team aim to improve on what was a disappointing campaign.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Croatia beat Netherlands to reach Nations League final Croatia have progressed to the UEFA Nations League final following a 4-2 victory over Netherlands. Andrej Kramaric and Mario Pasalic thought...

JUNE 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Takes three shots in draw Kramaric registered three shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Kramaric had a good offensive performance, but they couldn't hold the lead to win on the road -- ending up with just one point. The midfielder led his side in shots during the match. He finished the season with 12 goals and three assists in 32 appearances (26 starts).

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals and an assist Kramaric scored two goals and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 win over Union Berlin. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st mi...

Impact Kramaric recorded three goal contributions Saturday as he scored two goals and provided one assist. It marks his third brace in the Bundesliga this season, as well as his third assist of the season. He finished the match with three shots (two on target), two chances created and one inaccurate cross in his full 90 minutes of action. The only downside to his performance was a yellow card in the 91st minute for excessive celebration, his third booking of the season.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts penalty in win Kramaric scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 3-1 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Kramaric found the back of the net in the 41st minute, converting a penalty for Hoffenheim's second goal. The goal was a club-leading tenth in 29 appearances for the attacker as Hoffenheim pulled themselves four points clear of the relegation zone.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets crucial goal Kramaric scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Kramaric scored his fourth goal in his last four matches Saturday, and no goal was bigger than Saturday's as he scored on the only shot Hoffenheim managed on goal. It was another strong showing from the striker, who has been streaky, but is showing some strong form to close out the season as he approaches double-digit goals.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Purple patch continues Kramaric scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 win against Werder Bremen.

Impact Kramaric scored Saturday to move to three goals in his last two matches, and 10 goal contributions on the season. The attacking midfielder has been inconsistent, scoring in bursts and generally struggling creatively. While Kramaric certainly hasn't lived up to the 20 goal showing of 2020/21, or the 15 goal contributions he managed in 2021/22, he has still been a passable attacker. Kramaric has created five chances and shot five times in the last two matches.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores two penalties in victory Kramaric scored twice from four shots (three on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Hertha Berlin.

Impact Kramaric, returning to the starting lineup having been benched for the previous game, showed good composure to score twice from the spot and now has seven goals for the season. The World Cup semi-finalist was unlucky not to register his third assist of the season and will hope to keep his place for next week's match against Werder.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in defeat Kramaric had four shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Kramaric did pretty much everything except score during Saturday's loss. He had a plethora of shots, he created chances, and he peppered the box with crosses and set-pieces. It just wasn't enough in the end to beat Gregor Kobel, who earned the impressive shut out. Kramaric remains a strong ceiling option, though the healthy Ilhas Bebou and the new signing Kasper Dolberg could somewhat limit his playing time.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots Kramaric took three shots (two on goal) and crossed twice inaccurately during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Kramaric was held off the scoresheet as Hoffenheim found just one goal on Saturday. The forward remains tied for the team-high with five goals in his 19 appearances while his three shots led Hoffenheim in the loss.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals in draw Kramaric scored two goals on two shots, created two chances and had three crosses (one accurate) in Tuesday's 2-2 draw versus Stuttgart.

Impact Kramaric scored a brace Tuesday, with his second goal securing a draw in the 94th minute. It was his first start for the club since Oct. 7, and his first club goal since Oct. 2 at Hertha Berlin. He also created two chances in the draw and took just his second corner kick of the season. With Kramaric back in the starting XI, more goals are likely to come sooner rather than later.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with club Kramaric (hamstring) returned to the pitch with Hoffenheim in a scrimmage with FSV Mainz last weekend.

Impact Kramaric started all seven of Croatia's matches and scored two goals in their run to the World Cup semifinals this winter, but he came off with a hamstring knock durinf the third-place playoff game. He seems to have recovered in the weeks since and should be available to start for Hoffenheim when the Bundesliga season resumes against Union Berlin on Saturday.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE