Hoffenheim (A) 1755hrs - Pre Match Thread

[FlemishDuck]

Is it 4-3-3 with Laporte at left back? He's too slow to play as a full-back. Or is it 3-5-2 with Sane at LWB and Raz as a 2nd striker next to Aguero?

More like a defensive 4-3-3 and an offensive 3-4-3 i guess.

 

[domalino]

Did any of their players who were injury doubts make the starting XI, or have they got a weakened line-up?

They're all injured.

Missing Vogt (captain, CM), Nordveit (defensive mid) and Bicakcic (CB).

In theory their defence should be weakened quite significantly but I don't know how good they are compared to their replacements, it might not be much of a drop.

 

[City Raider]

Did any of their players who were injury doubts make the starting XI, or have they got a weakened line-up?

3 out. Capt Vogt and defenders Bikakcic and Nordtveit

 

[Cobra]

Foden not even on the bench.

Now we’ve got a fully fit squad I don’t think he’s going to make the bench very often. Which makes it even more ridiculous that he only got 2 minutes at the weekend after such a great performance vs Oxford.

 

[Srabon]

We must not lose this one or things will start getting tricky.

Its a must winning game.

 

[domalino]

Now we’ve got a fully fit squad I don’t think he’s going to make the bench very often. Which makes it even more ridiculous that he only got 2 minutes at the weekend after such a great performance vs Oxford.

That's the frustrating thing. If he's not going to make the bench why not give him half an hour, rest up someone who's got to play today.

Honestly the more I think about giving Foden 2 minutes the more you realise there's absolutely no reason to do it. He's played 15+ games now, it's not like getting on the pitch and having 1 touch is going to either improve him or mean that much.

 

[Maldeika]

Did any of their players who were injury doubts make the starting XI, or have they got a weakened line-up?

They have a weakened line-up.

https://www.transfermarkt.com/tsg-1899-hoffenheim/sperrenundverletzungen/verein/533

Most of the players mentioned would make their starting line-up. Especially in defence. 5 centre backs are injured... Kevin Vogt is usually their captain. If I am not wrong, Demirbay is back in the squad.

 

[BlueDan91]

I only know one of their players

Only ones I know are belfodil and baumann.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

100% faith in what Pep is doing , whatever tactics or formation he employs that is a very strong team , Hoffenheim will have a plan and its their biggest game in their history so far , so i will be expecting a high press , high energy game from them. It will be similar to the Dippers , we are their cup final every season and we need to match them in every department a draw wouldnt be the end of the world but a defeat will as far as our Champs league chances go. Cant believe BT have got Zabs and Dunny as pundits , a far change from Wio and the Ginger Pig

 

[gray740]

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