Bundesliga - Hoffenheim face many absences for the match in Leipzig
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim have "a longer list" of sick and injured players ahead of their Bundesliga match at RB Leipzig. Coach Pellegrino Matarazzo said this at the Kraichgau club's press conference on Thursday. In attack, not only Wout Weghorst, Maximilian Beier and the long-term injured Mergim Berisha are missing: Ihlas Bebou is again plagued by knee problems. He was rested this week.
"We have several sick players, including Maxi Beier. I hope that one or the other will join us in training by the end of the week," said Matarazzo. This also applies to regular Kevin Vogt as well as Diadie Samassékou and Julian Justvan.
In addition, midfielders Anton Stach and Florian Grillitsch have picked up knocks. Talented Umut Tohumcu has problems with his ankle. However, Ozan Kabak, who has been struggling recently, and Kevin Akpoguma, who was suspended for the win against Bochum, are back in defense. "That's a long list today, but I'm sure we'll have a strong squad on the pitch," said Matarazzo, whose team have won five of their seven away games so far.
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- Despite the absence of Wout Weghorst, Maximilian Beier, Mergim Berisha with knee problems, and Ihlas Bebou due to further knee issues, Coach Pellegrino Matarazzo of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim remains optimistic about fielding a strong squad in their Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig.
- Baden-Württemberg's TSG Hoffenheim struggles with a lengthy list of injuries, including those of Diadie Samassékou and Julian Justvan, as well as the unavailability of midfielders Anton Stach, Florian Grillitsch, and Umut Tohumcu with ankle problems.
- The absence of key players has posed a significant challenge for Hoffenheim, including the long-term injured Mergim Berisha and the suspended Kevin Akpoguma, who is now back in the defensive lineup after serving his suspension in the win against Bochum.
- In the face of these challenges, Matarazzo emphasized that his team still aims to continue their impressive away performance in the Bundesliga, having won five of their seven away matches this season.
- Mergim Berisha's absence has opened an opportunity for Leicester City's recent signing, Mergim Berisha, to potentially make his debut in the Bundesliga as Hoffenheim searches for solutions in the attack against Leipzig.
- Despite the numerous absences, RB Leipzig will not take Hoffenheim lightly, as they have consistently impressed Matarazzo with their strong squad performance, and they will surely aim to capitalize on any missteps by their opponents in the Bundesliga fixture.
Source: www.stern.de
