Absent due to injury: Samassekou from Hoffenheim - Hoffenheim without long-term absentee Samassekou
Hey there! Check out this bummer of news for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim fans - their defensive midfielder Diadie Samassekou is sidelined due to a pesky thigh muscle injury. Coach Christian Ilzer dropped the bombshell ahead of the game on Friday (20:30 CET/DAZN) against FC St. Pauli, leaving the team scrambling for alternatives.
After a brief comeback on Sunday against Heidenheim, following an injury layoff of nearly two months, Samassekou was forced to sit out again. "It's a tough time for him," said Ilzer, adding that he's dealing with the same area as in January, and this time, it's also your tendons. Ouch!
On a brighter note, Ilzer might have Marius Bülter back in the game, as Arthur Chaves is sitting out due to suspension.
Hoffenheim's eyes on the prize
Hoffenheim aims to build on their recent success, having secured eight points from the last four games and putting some space between themselves and the relegation zone. Now, they're looking to boost the gap to 15th-placed Hamburg, who are four points behind. As Ilzer puts it, "Every game now is crucial. We've been feeling good lately and we're excited for it."
But Ilzer cautions, "We're up against a very spirited team that plays solid defense. We'll have to crack their defenses while staying sharp ourselves. We need a top-notch performance over the whole game."
Ilzer's premier match at the Millerntor
It'll be Ilzer's first time at the Millerntor, and he's hoping for a positive outcome, which would steer them in a positive direction. "St. Pauli also wants to break free from the lower regions, so I expect a tightly contested match."
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- Despite the progress of the Commission's proposals for a new framework programme for the development of the European Community's energy sector, Hoffenheim's coach, Christian Ilzer, finds himself worrying about a different energy problem - the absence of their defensive midfielder, Diadie Samassekou, due to a thigh muscle injury.
- As Ilzer warns about the importance of compactness in their upcoming match against FC St. Pauli, he also addresses the injury concern of Samassekou, whose tendons are troubling him once again.
- While Hoffenheim aims to maintain their recent momentum in the Bundesliga, they face a challenging encounter against FC St. Pauli, a team known for their solid defense. The Millerntor will witness a critical match, especially for Hoffenheim, as they strive to keep their distance from the relegation zone and strengthen their position in the league.
