STANLEY NSOKI NEWS

Set for return Nsoki has cleared his suspension and is an option moving forward.

Impact Nsoki is back with the team after serving a two-match suspension due to a red card. This leaves him as an option for Sunday's match against Heidenheim. He should return to the starting XI, getting the start in the three matches before his ban.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Available after ban Nsoki is available again after serving his one-match suspension.

Impact Nsoki has cleared his suspension after seeing a red in his last outing, leaving him as an option to face Bochum on Oct. 19. He had started in the three matches before his ban, so he hopes to reclaim that spot immediately now that he is an option again.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Sunday Nsoki was sent off with a straight red card in the 18th minute of Sunday's 4-3 defeat against Werder Bremen. He recorded one tackle (zero won) and one clearance before his removal.

Impact Nsoki was shown a straight red card in the 18th minute, an absolutely brutal booking considering the consequences. Hoffenheim was winning 3-0 when Nsoki was sent off and went on to lose 4-3 while playing with 10 men. Nsoki will at least miss the next Bundesliga match Sunday at Stuttgart, and it could be more depending on what the disciplinary committee decides.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Begins running on grass Nsoki (kneecap) has begun running drills and will aim to train with the ball next week, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo. "Stanley Nsoki has problems with his patellar te...

Impact Nsoki is making good progress in his road to recovery following a knee tendon injury. He is expected to return to full training in the next coming weeks, ruling him out for the next two matches at minimum.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Nsoki (knee) wont be an option for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Nsoki still needs more time to recover and will not be an option for Saturday. He will hope to use the upcoming international break to build back fitness and will aim for a return on Oct 21 against Eintracht Frankfurt.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Nsoki (knee) will not be available for Friday's match against Borussia Dortmund, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Nsoki will miss yet another match as he continues to nurse a knee injury. He is still expected to be a bench option for the team once the defender returns.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Nsoki (knee) is unavailable for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Nsoki is out for Saturday's clash after picking up a minor knee injury. The defender has gone largely unused in 2023/24 so it's not likely to be a major change for Hoffenheim. The defender's first chance to return will be a Sept. 29 clash with Dortmund.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loses starting role Nsoki made 19 appearances (14 starts) but only two starts during the final three months of the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Nsoki seemed set for a major role early in the season and impressed during Winter training camp. That role completely fell apart as a string of poor performances and minor injuries left him out of favor. Nsoki still figures to see playing time as a depth role, but he would need to impress to unseat one of Kevin Vogt, John Brooks, or Kevin Akpoguma in 2023/24.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Nsoki has served his two-match suspension and is eligible to return for Saturday's match against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Nsoki will be available for the last match of the season after serving his two-match suspension (red card). He's made six starts in the last nine games played while recording a goal, 16 tackles, 15 clearances and 10 interceptions in that span.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Saturday Nsoki was sent off in the second half of Saturday's game against Frankfurt.

Impact The defender was given his marching orders only three minutes into the second half due to a straight red card. He will miss the matchup against Wolfsburg on May 13, and his first chance to return will come against Union Berlin on May 20.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench to face Leipzig Nsoki (illness) is in Hoffenheim's match day squad for Saturday's clash against RB Leipzig.

Impact Nsoki missed last weekend's loss to Koln with an illness, but he has recovered enough to return to the bench on Saturday as a backup to Ozan Kabak, John Brooks and Kevin Akpoguma in central defense.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt with illness Nsoki (illness) is in doubt for Saturday's match versus FC Koln, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Nsoki could miss Saturday's match with a cold a week after returning to the team from a hip issue. His injury woes have kept the defender outside the starting XI, but could make a transition back once he is 100% again. For now, Marton Dardai and Marc-Oliver Kempf will lineup at center back in his absence.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Nsoki (hip) is in Hoffenheim's match day squad for Sunday's clash against FC Schalke.

Impact Nsoki has been dealing with a hip injury since late February, but he was able to feature off the bench last weekend against Werder Bremen and he's once again available in the squad to face Schalke on Sunday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Schalke Nsoki (hip) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's clash against FC Schalke 04, said manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.

Impact Nsoki has been nursing a hip injury, but did play nine minutes during last weekend's 2-1 win against Werder. He looks to have re-injured his hip and is doubtful for Sunday. John Brooks and Kevin Akpoguma are the expected starters at center back, with Nsoki likely to come off the bench if fit.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in squad Nsoki is fit and in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Sunday.

Impact Nsoki returns from a hip injury which kept him out of Hoffenheim's previous few matches. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in team training Nsoki (hip) was active in team training Thursday, Hoffenheim announced.

Impact Nsoki was active in team training once more as he makes his way back from a hip injury. The defender will be targeting a return to the starting XI for an April 2 trip to Werder Bremen after the international break.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Nsoki (hip) will not be an option for Sunday's trip to SC Freiburg.

Impact Seems like Nsoki has been dealing with a hip issue for the last few weeks, leaving him sidelined for the last three matches. He has started in 12 of 14 games this season, recording one goal with 28 clearances and 20 tackles (11 won) thus far. With Kevin Vogt back from injury, he has taken his place back in the starting XI, however can regain his spot in the lineup against John Brooks and Kevin Akpoguma once healthy.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Prevents clean sheet Nsoki scored a goal with his lone shot while making two interceptions, three tackles and a clearance during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Nsoki found the back of the net in the 77th minute scoring Hoffenheim's lone goal. The goal was the first in 14 league appearances for the defender.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from illness Nsoki (illness) took full part in team training after recovering from a flu.

Impact Nsoki returned to training in full after an illness knocked him out for the final match before the World Cup. The defender played his way into the starting XI before picking up the illness and will likely start the second half of the season with a starting role.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Nsoki is not in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Saturday through illness.

Impact Nsoki misses out on the match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The defender has made nine appearances for Hoffenheim in the league and now has until mid-January to recover.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with illness Nsoki is considered questionable for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg due to illness.

Impact Nsoki was left on the bench in Wednesday's loss to Eintracht Frankfurt and this news may explain why he's was left out of the lineup. Eduardo Quaresma, Kevin Vogt and Ozan Kabak could continue as the defensive starters if Nsoki isn't fit enough to play from kickoff.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off at halftime Nsoki was brought off at halftime and made two clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Nsoki was replaced by Kevin Akpoguma as Hoffenheim made the switch to a back-four. With all options fit and available Nsoki would likely be the center-back returned to the bench if that new formation becomes the long-term plan. That said Kevin Vogt (undisclosed) picked up an injury and Ozan Kabak was suspended Sunday, so Nsoki has suddenly become the top choice center-back.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad Saturday Nsoki is not in the match day squad to face Leverkusen on Saturday.

Impact Nsoki misses out on Saturday's clash with Leverkusen due to an undisclosed injury. The defender will hope to return next week against Augsburg.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Nsoki is considered questionable ahead of Saturday's trip to Bayer Leverkusen due to an undisclosed injury, his club announced Thursday.

Impact Nsoki only played until halftime in his first start of the season against Bochum and his fitness has become an issue early in the season. Kevin Akpoguma replaced Nsoki during Saturday's game and could take his place in the starting lineup if needed.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Hoffenheim Nsoki joined Hoffenheim from Club Brugge on Wednesday, committing to a five-year contract with his new club.

Impact Nsoki has taken a roundabout way to a solid club after spending two seasons in Nice and another in Belgium. After Benjamin Hubner (ankle) recently suffered a bigger injury, Nsoki could soon compete for minutes on the back line with other prospects like Justin Che and Ozan Kabak.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE