DENNIS GEIGER NEWS

Available off bench Thursday Geiger (back) is on the bench for Thursday's Europa League match against Lyon.

Impact Geiger has been dealing with a nagging back injury for quite some time, but he finally returns to the squad for this European clash. If he doesn't suffer any new problems, he should be an option to face Augsburg on Sunday as well.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Saturday Geiger (back) is questionable for Saturday's match against St. Pauli, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo. "We will see at training today if Dennis has a chance for Saturday....

Impact Geiger will once again be a late call for a match, looking to return after eight straight matches out due to his back issues. He will likely face a fitness test ahead of their match to decide his availability, which will decide if he is an option. He did start in the two matches before his injury and will hope to see that spot if fit Saturday, although they may be cautious and leave him on the bench.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Out as expected Geiger (back) is not in the squad to face Bochum on Saturday.

Impact Geiger remains out as expected as he continues to recover from a back injury suffered in September. The midfielder will hope to return in mid week against Porto in the Europa League.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for return Geiger (back) is unlikely for Saturday's match versus Bochum.

Impact Geiger has missed the last five matches with a back injury and is on pace on missing another game. He only started twice in three appearance prior to getting hurt, totaling six tackles (five won), one shot and one cross completed.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up back issues Geiger is out for Thursday's match against Dynamo Kyiv due to a back injury, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo. "Dennis is out with a back problem."

Impact Geiger was recently dealing with a thigh issue but had been handed a new injury this week, as the midfielder has gone down with back issues. This will leave him out, now missing a fourth consecutive match. He will look for a return following the international break, giving him two weeks to recover from his issues, although he does have a slight chance of featuring when facing Stuttgart on Sunday.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Midtjylland Gieger (thigh) is out for Wednesday's match against Midtjylland, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo. "The match comes too soon for Dennis."

Impact Gieger is still not ready for a return, missing his second match due to his thigh issues. A further update was not released, leaving his availability for Sunday's match against Werder Bremen up in the air.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out with thigh injury Geiger is not in the squad to face Union Berlin on Saturday due to a thigh injury.

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

Active in friendly Geiger (hip) played 45 minutes during Wednesday's friendly against Elversberg.

Impact Geiger finished the Bundesliga on the sideline due to a hip injury but he was fit and available for the opening match of pre-season. The midfielder was limited to just three appearances due to a variety of injuries, but in 2022/23, his last fully fit season, he started 27 matches. If Geiger can stay fit there's a path to significant playing time for him moving forward.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Geiger is not in the squad to face Augsburg on Sunday due to an illness.

Impact Geiger misses out on his third of Hoffenheim's last four matches after returning last week from a muscle strain with 17 minutes off the bench. The midfielder made his season debut at the end of February and has yet to start a match.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet doing sprinting drills Geiger (groin) has begun slight training, but is not ready to begin any sprinting drills, per manager Pellegrino Matarazzo. "Dennis Geiger is still in advanced training, but is not...

Impact Geiger is still a few weeks out from returning as he continues to work back to fitness following a groin injury. He is also still looking to make his season debut, not having stepped foot on the pitch since May 20.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains shevled Geiger (groin) will not be available for selection during Saturday's match against Werder Bremen, said manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Geiger's chance to make his season debut will have to wait until after the international break as he is still not ready to play with his groin injury.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet ready to return Geiger (groin) will not be an option for Friday's match against Borussia Dortmund, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Geiger still needs more time to heal from his groin injury and will not be an option for Friday. He has yet to make his season debut as he will try for Oct 7 versus Werder Bremem.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out yet again Geiger (groin) is out for Saturday's trip to Union Berlin, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Geiger still awaits his 2023/24 debut due to a long-term groin injury. The midfielder was a major piece of the starting XI during 2022/23 and figures to take a major role once more once back to full fitness. Geiger's next chance to get on the pitch is a Friday clash with Dortmund.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Geiger (groin) will be out for Friday's match against FC Koln, manager Pellegrino Matarazzo announced.

Impact Geiger will not be an option for Friday's clash against Koln as he still remains injured. He is yet to make his debut this season and will now miss the first four games of the season. He may have a chance of making a return when Hoffenheim take on Union Berlin in their next match.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Geiger (groin) will not be an option for Saturday's match versus FC Heidenheim, confirmed manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Geiger will remain on the sidelines as he continues his recovery from a groin injury, postponing his season debut yet again.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Freiburg Geiger (groin) is still in advance training and will not be an option for Saturday's match versus Freiburg, confirmed manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Geiger made all 27 appearances last season as starts, totaling a goal and three assists in that span. While he deals with a groin injury, Florian Grillitsch and Grischa Promel are the expected pair to start in the midfield for the time being.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for opener Geiger (groin) is out for Saturday's DFB Pokal clash, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Geiger finished the 2022-23 Bundesliga on the sideline with a back injury and is now opening 2023-24 on the sideline once more. The midfielder is still struggling with a new groin injury and faces an indefinite timeline for his return from what has been described as a serious muscle issue. Geiger is a talented option when on the pitch but has struggled mightily with a variety of muscle injuries in recent seasons.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed as out Geiger is not in the match day squad to face Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Geiger misses out on Saturday's match after being a doubt in the buildup with a back injury. Sebastian Rudy gets the start in midfield in Geiger's absence.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with back injury Geiger (back) is in doubt for Saturday's match against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Geiger is at risk of missing the last match of the season with a back injury. If this is the case, then Angelo Stiller would likely get the start at midfielder alongside Grischa Promel, Ihlas Bebou and Angelino. He's recorded an assist with 22 tackles (13 won) and 16 crosses (six won) in the last 10 games.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from one-game absence Geiger (back) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Union Berlin.

Impact Geiger returns to the starting lineup after a one-game absence, and it seems his back injury wasn't as serious as originally expected. He's been one of the most consistent players for Hoffenheim this season and has made 27 starts in the current Bundesliga campaign.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch with back injury Geiger has been taken out of the starting lineup to face Wolfsburg Saturday due to a back injury, Hoffenheim announced before the game.

Impact Geiger was set to start his 10th Bundesliga game in a row on Saturday before a back issue during warmups ruled him out. Sebastian Rudy is taking his place in midfield against Wolfsburg.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Geiger had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once accurately and making four interceptions during Saturday's 3-1 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Geiger set up Christoph Baumgartner in the eighth minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the third of the season to go along with one goal in 26 appearances while his four interceptions led Hoffenheim in the win.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Hoffenheim Geiger has signed a four-year contract extension with Hoffenheim, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Geiger has tallied six goals and 11 assists across 98 Bundesliga appearances (84 starts) in midfield since breaking into Hoffenheim's senior team in Summer 2017 after coming up through the academy. The 24-year-old has started all 23 matches for which he's been available in this season, and he's now signed on to remain at the club through the 2026/27 campaign.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recovered from illness Geiger has recovered from an illness and is set to be available for Saturday's match against FSV Mainz 05.

Impact Geiger had to sit out the last two matches with an illness, but is healthy and looks to be available for Saturday. He will probably get the start in the center midfield, where he has generated 18 crosses (eight accurate), 14 corners and nine chances created in the last five games.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ill for Dortmund match Geiger is not in the match day squad to face Dortmund on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Geiger misses out on Saturday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The midfielder will hope to recover in time for next week's match against Mainz.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE