Bundesliga - Prömel and Kramaric force their way into Hoffenheim starting eleven
Ahead of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's Bundesliga match against VfL Bochum, there is a lot of jostling for midfield positions in the sixth-placed team in the table. Grischa Prömel, who was recently suspended, will return to the squad for the match on Friday evening (20:30/DAZN). Florian Grillitsch is also fit again. Anton Stach and talented Umut Tohumcu were in the starting eleven for the defeat in Mönchengladbach, in which Andrej Kramaric is also expected to feature. The Croatian only came on after an hour in the 2-1 defeat last weekend.
"Flo is definitely an option," said coach Pellegrino Matarazzo at the press conference on Wednesday. Kramaric, Prömel, Stach and Tohumcu are all in good form. In defense, however, the 46-year-old does not have as many options: Kevin Akpoguma has to serve his yellow card suspension. In addition, Ozan Kabak (pelvic contusion) is doubtful.
New signing Attila Szalai could be an alternative. The Hungarian arrived from Fenerbahce Istanbul in the summer for a transfer fee of around twelve million euros, but has rarely impressed so far. Matarazzo, however, is not taking anything away from the defender: "I've rarely met a guy who is so extremely positive." Szalai is also handling his situation impressively.
Against relegation candidates Bochum, Hoffenheim's aim is to end their run of four games without a win. In addition, the Kraichgauers have only won one of their six home games in Sinsheim and recently disappointed there in a 1-1 draw against FSV Mainz 05.
TSG Hoffenheim squad Bundesliga table
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Source: www.stern.de
