Hoffenheim face a big headache: Ilzer risks with Asllani and Kramarić

Hoffenheim are set for a tough stretch in the Bundesliga, with coach Christian Ilzer facing a major squad problem. As reported by kicker, he will have to do without a record number of 18 internationals, just when the Austrian believes the team has plenty of work to fix after a poor start.

18 internationals, plan B

With so many players away, the short-term challenge is managing depth without losing the team’s momentum. In the view shared by kicker, Ilzer is mainly hoping that the absentees return injury-free, so he can re-stabilise the lineup.

The concern: Asllani and Kramarić

The headline highlights the key uncertainty: the risk around Asllani and Kramarić. kicker points to them as players whose status could determine how smoothly Hoffenheim recover once the international break ends.

For now, the big picture is straightforward: Hoffenheim are dealing with a huge loss of personnel, and Ilzer’s immediate priority is getting back enough players in good condition to compete strongly. Updates on the exact state of Asllani and Kramarić will likely decide how the coach sets his next lineup.