TSG Hoffenheim

The substitutes: Philipp, Bičakčić, Stiller, Rudy, Dolberg, Becker, Skov, Bischof, Tohumcu

The line-up Pellegrino Matarazzo made two changes to the starting XI that lost 1-0 away to...

In April, an important role reversal took place at the PreZero Arena. Numerous people flocked to the stadium – but this time, it was not to see TSG Hoffenheim live. Across the two days of 11 and 12 April, the stadium itself was the focal point for the visitors. They were there for an important inspection, which was followed by an historic result: the PreZero Arena became the first European football stadium to be certified as a zero-waste arena by TÜV Süd. A milestone for German football and also for TSG Hoffenheim, which impressively underlined its aspiration to be a pioneer in the fight against climate change. Managing Director Denni Strich is proud of the award and said the following on TSG’s behalf after the successful audit: “The TÜV certification is a milestone for us. It was a great vision of ours, together with our partner PreZero, to get to where we are now. It’s therefore a significant day for us and all the partners involved. We’re looking forward to the future and taking further steps.”

This is an emotional period for Eintracht Frankfurt. Coach Oliver Glasner’s team have dropped down to ninth position in the Bundesliga following a nine-game winless run and put their immediate return to European competition at risk in the process. But as has so often been the case in recent years, Frankfurt have proven themselves to be knockout specialists this term too and are seeking their third title in five years: their 3-2 victory at VfB Stuttgart in the semi-finals of the cup has earned them a place in the Berlin showpiece and an opportunity to add to the club trophy cabinet following their DFB-Pokal (2018) and Europa League (2022) triumphs.

Christoph, after two defeats recently it remains very close in the table. How do you view the current situation?

Thursday Marie Philipzen out with long-term knee injury The fears have been confirmed: Marie Philipzen sustained a...

When Andrej Kramarić moved to Hoffenheim from Leicester City in January 2016, he never could have imagined the emotional relationship he would build up with the club from the Kraichgau. But the Croatian’s heart now beats for TSG: ”I never would have dreamed of having such a long journey at one club. It’s something really special and when I look back on my career, it’s something that will always have a fond place in my memory. I will be very proud of it. There have been concrete talks with Bayern two or three times in recent years. But in the end I always chose to stay in Hoffenheim, and I’m happy here,” says the 31-year-old in an interview with the club magazine SPIELFELD.

Did you know that… …Hoffenheim have struggled to get the better of Frankfurt in recent times?...