Oliver Baumann points the finger at Hoffenheim: “We’re very careless”

Oliver Baumann has addressed Hoffenheim’s deteriorating situation with uncommon bluntness. As kicker reports, the crisis the club is sliding into is no longer only about match outcomes.

In comments covered by kicker, Oliver Baumann underlined that the squad’s mindset is part of the problem. The captain’s message was direct: “Wir sind sehr sorglos” (“we’re very carefree/careless”). The article frames this as a diagnosis of shortcomings that can’t be explained away by just the scoreboard.

No sugar-coating

Rather than hiding behind excuses, kicker notes that Baumann highlighted the team’s gaps “head-on,” pointing to what needs to change within the group.

Beyond the results

According to the outlet, Hoffenheim’s slump is becoming visible day by day—so the next step won’t be waiting around. With the Bundesliga running, reactions will be expected quickly if the captain is already calling out the lack of seriousness.