IHLAS BEBOU NEWS

Could return this season Bebou (knee) could return before the end of the season, according to manager Christian Ilzer.

Impact Bebou has a chance to return before the end of the season after undergoing knee surgery in August. The striker was a big part of the starting XI in 2023/24, but has missed the entirety of the season. Bebou would likely be eased back into minutes even if he returns before the end of the campaign.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Bebou (knee) has undergone surgery and will be out for the time being, according to his club.

Impact Bebou was a late scratch in a pre-season friendly after he felt issues in his knee during warmups. However, the injury has evolved and he received surgery on the area of complication. This is a brutal loss for the club, as he was expected to be a regular starter this campaign. He will likely miss anywhere from four to six months with the issue, hopefully returning before the end of the campaign. expect Mergim Berisha and Adam Hlozek to receive more time while Bebou is out.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee issues Bebou has suffered a knee injury, his club announced Monday.

Impact Bebou was a late scratch from the starting XI in Saturday's match, with it now known that he was dropped from the squad after encountering a knee problem while warming up. It is unknown how long he will be out or how serious the issue is, but with their season opener in two weeks, he is now questionable for that contest. This will be something to monitor heading into the new season, as he is expected to see decent time after registering 12 goal contributions in 32 appearances last campaign.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers first assist of season Bebou assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Bebou came up with his first assist in 18 appearances on the season. It also marked his first chance created in the last nine games, but he has now finished with less than 10 completed passes in back-to-back games. Additionally, after failing to record a shot on target through his first 11 outings, Bebou is up to four shots on target through the last seven games.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in tie Bebou recorded six crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Bebou had easily his best performance of the season on Saturday, registering a season-high of six crosses to go along with two chances created in the draw. The winger finally found himself in the starting XI again against Augsburg, as he has been handed a bench role in the previous four matches after being a regular starter at the beginning of the season. However, he will have to keep up his decent production if he wants to maintain that spot, as he has only contributed five chances created, six shots, eight tackles and 13 crosses in his nine appearances.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores at Sttutgart Bebou scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Bebou scored in the 75th minute to give Hoffenheim the lead, but they conceded later and settled for one point on the road. The forward had a pretty quiet outing other than that during the match. He finished the season with seven goals in 19 appearances (17 starts), but no assists.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Bebou scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 win against Union Berlin.

Impact Bebou scored the opening goal of the match Saturday as he slotted his shot past Frederik Rannow in the 22nd minute to take the 1-0 lead. He finished the match with three shots (two on target), two chances created and one won tackle in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Bebou scored a goal with his lone shot while creating two chances and making four tackles (winning two) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Bebou found the back of the net in first half stoppage time, putting Hoffenheim ahead by three goals at halftime. The goal was the fifth in 16 appearances for the attacker, the third most on the club, while his four tackles led Hoffenheim in the match.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts penalty in win Bebou scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing twice inaccurately and creating a chance during Sunday's 2-0 win over Schalke.

Impact Bebou found the back of the net in the 70th minute converting a penalty to double Hoffenheim's advantage. The goal was the fourth of the season for the forward in his 12 appearances.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Bebou scored from his only shot in Saturday's 3-1 win against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Bebou, who was a doubt for this game having been forced with a hip injury against Freiburg last week, scored his team's third goal with a clever finish to clinch a vital three points. The striker completed the full 90 minutes for the first time since recovering from a serious knee injury that kept him out for the first half of the season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers in time to start Bebou is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Hertha Berlin.

Impact Bebou returns from a hip injury which forced him off in the second half of last week's match. The forward will help lead the line for Hoffenheim having scored twice in nine appearances.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off with hip injury Bebou was forced off in the second half of Sunday's 2-1 loss to Freiburg due to a hip injury.

Impact Bebou suffered the injury during an aerial duel and was forced off the pitch in the 78th minute. The attacker's status for next week's match against Hertha Berlin should be available in the coming days.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injury Bebou was a doubt for Saturday's 1-0 loss to Mainz but was fit enough to make an appearance off the bench.

Impact Bebou suffered a knee injury in the previous game but was sent on for the last half hour with his side searching for an equalizer. The striker is likely to retake his place in the starting eleven for the next match at the expense of Kasper Dolberg.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains knee injury Bebou suffered a knee injury earlier in the week and is in doubt for Saturday's trip to FSV Mainz 05.

Impact This is unfortunate new for Bebou, who had recently come back from a long-term knee injury in January. Since his return, the forward has generated two goals on eight shots (five on target) in the last seven matches. If Bebou does not recover in time, then Fisnik Asllani can grab his first start of the season after making three appearances off the bench in a row.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets consolation goal Bebou scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 loss versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Bebou scored his second goal in two starts during Saturday's loss. The good news is the striker doesn't seem to have missed a step from his pre-injury excellence. The bad news is the Hoffenheim attack is deeply flawed and is a struggling environment even with Bebou in good form.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available from bench Bebou is fit and in the match day squad to face Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday.

Impact Bebou is good to go after dealing with an undisclosed injury in the buildup to the match. The attacker starts from the bench having made just two appearances on the season after recovering from a knee injury in the first half of the year.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Bebou (undisclosed) will be a game time decision for Saturday's clash against Borussia Monchengladbach, Hoffenheim announced Friday.

Impact Bebou has tallied a combined six shots (three on target) with one goal scored in Hoffenheim's first two games back from the winter break, his first appearances of the season after recovering from a knee injury. But his status against Monchengladbach is uncertain, and Munas Dabbur or Kasper Dolberg could replace him in the front-two if necessary.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in draw Bebou took four shots (two on target) and won two of two tackles attempted in Tuesday's 2-2 draw versus Stuttgart.

Impact Bebou made his second straight start Tuesday after missing every game prior with a knee injury. He managed four shots which led the team, with two on target. With six shots and a goal in his first two appearances, it looks as if Bebou is rounding into form in no time.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in loss Bebou scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Union Berlin.

Impact Bebou scored once during Saturday's loss, with what turned out to be little more than a consolation goal. Still it was a great sign for the forward, who was making his first start after injury ruled him out through the first half of the season. Bebou scored seven times in 2021/22 and nine times in 2020/21, so if he can stay healthy he could prove to be a major difference-maker in the second half.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in friendlies Bebou (knee) has played all four friendly matches in January and is fully fit for the second half of the Bundesliga, kicker.de reports.

Impact Bebou is active in friendlies and full team training and seems fully recovered from a knee injury suffered before the World Cup break. The forward should be fully fit and available for the first match back, a Jan. 21 trip to Union Berlin.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Bebou (knee) was training with his teammates on Tuesday, Hoffenheim announced.

Impact Bebou is yet to feature this season due to a knee injury that he suffered back in July, but he's making progress with his recovery. He will hope to be fit by the time the Bundesliga resumes play in January.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out until 2023 Bebou will miss the remainder of 2022 as he recovers from a knee injury.

Impact Bebou announced that he's "feeling good and able to do some training" but ultimately will not return until after the World Cup. The forward has missed the entire season thus far after scoring seven times and providing two assists a campaign ago.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Bebou (knee) isn't available for Sunday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Bebou has yet to play this season and it remains unclear when he'll get his chance. He scored seven goals in 28 appearances last season and would be a useful asset when fit.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Bebou (knee) will miss Saturday's trip to Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Bebou also missed the first DFB Pokal match of the campaign and will remain out for at least one more week. Jacob Bruun Larsen could help take Bebou's place in the lineup until he's back.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

To miss cup match Bebou will miss Sunday's DFB Pokal match against Rodinghausen due to a knee injury.

Impact Bebou would be a bigger loss if he's also unavailable for the Aug. 6 opener against Monchengladbach after scoring seven league goals last season. There are a few different options who could fill Bebou's place in the lineup, including Robert Skov and Jacob Bruun Larsen though neither are as producive.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE