Year in Review: Tough period followed by first victories As we look back on 2023, we...

Here is what the coach had to say about the issue:

Pirmin, you returned to TSG in January 2023 after spending three years as a player here from 2014 to 2017, in which Hoffenheim qualified for European competition for the first time. In the summer, you were appointed director of football. How is it for you to be back here?

Loan ended early | 15 games and a Supercup winner at RBL

1. FC Union Berlin: Wagner – Wildner, Gericke, Scheel (90. Görsdorf), Bach – Wimmer, Kratz, Heiseler – Krauss (66. Reichenbach), Youssef, Reissner

Following a challenge from Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters, Garnacho was withdrawn in the second half.

“Last season, Emre developed into the leading player that we always saw in him. We value his hunger, his physicality, his absolute desire to win every game and that’s not only the case at Borussia Dortmund but in the national team too. Emre is a strong, mature character and possesses a wealth of international experience. He will help us to further develop and stabilise this team. We’re really happy to continue our joint path with Emre,” declared BVB sporting director Sebastian Kehl.

Year in Review: Strong home performances, Lainer’s recovery and 100,000 members As we look back on...

FCA travelled to SC Freiburg on the first weekend in October. The Fuggerstädter lost 2-0 there and were made to continue to wait for the first points of the season away from home. SV Darmstadt 98 were the visitors on matchday 7 and the newly-promoted side condemned FCA to their first home defeat of the season (2-1 loss). FCA’s revival came too late and Demirović’s consolation goal wasn’t enough to secure the home side their minimum target of a draw. 

The winner of this tilt will have an edge on winning the Bundesliga crown.