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18-05-2025
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Hoffenheim plan to go into upcoming season with coach Ilzer
Hoffenheim coach Christian Ilzer gestures on the touchline during the German Bundesliga soccer match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich at PreZero Arena. Uwe Anspach/dpa Despite almost getting relegated from the Bundesliga, Hoffenheim plan to go into the next season with coach Christian Ilzer. "We will definitely go into the next season wit Christian Ilzer. We have to give him time, and also a longer preparation period, to change something," sporting director Andreas Schicker said after the 4-0 defeat to champions Bayern Munich in the final matchday of the season. Advertisement Ilzer was signed in November 2024 to replace the dismissed Pellegrino Matarazzo but failed to get the team out of the crisis. Hoffenheim finished the season in 15th, just three points from the drop zone. "We know it was a totally messed-up season. Now we're relieved that we can play in the Bundesliga again next season. But we're aware that things can't continue like this and we have to change something," Schicker said. On Monday, Schicker and Ilzer will meet to develop a strategy for the next term. "We need to set the right momentum. We have a clear plan, and we want to implement it in the pre-season," Ilzer said.
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17-05-2025
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Hoffenheim sporting director insists head coach Christian Ilzer will remain in charge next season
Even prior to today's match, Hoffenheim made clear that rumours about head coach Christian Ilzer's dismissal after the season remained untrue. Hoffenheim sporting director Andreas Schicker emphasized this again even after a disappointing season ended with a 0-4 home thrashing at the hands of Bayern Munich. Schicker spoke to Sky Germany after Hoffenheim officially clinched Bundesliga safety despite the loss. 'We are well aware that something has to change and that things cannot go on like this,' Schicker told Sky. 'I'm glad this season is over. The priority now is to work on the squad as quickly as possible. We know that the squad is too big, but we also need to bring in quality. Advertisement 'We will definitely go into the new season with Christian Ilzer, as I've said several times in recent weeks,' Shicker continued with respect to the coaching situation. '[Ilzer] needs to be given a full training camp to work with the team.' Neither Ilzer nor Schicker began the current Bundesliga campaign with die Kraichgauer. It's also worth mentioning that neither one of the two former Sturm Graz colleagues happen to be very popular figures with either the German press or the club fans. Schicker's guarantee might not amount to much if the TSG supporters continue to pressure the board for greater changes. Not long ago, Hoffenheim management bowed to protests from the fans and ended their close cooperation with controversial agent Roger Wittmann. GGFN | Peter Weis
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10-05-2025
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Ilzer talks about pre-season despite exit rumors
Hoffenheim salvaged a draw despite going behind twice in their trip to Wolfsburg yesterday. The result could be enough to seal survival for the club from Sinsheim before ending the season at home against champions Bayern Munich. However, Christian Ilzer isn't expected to remain as the team's coach next season. Despite plenty of rumors on who could replace him, the 47-year-old Austrian discussed pre-season in his post-match interview. 'It has been the story of the season that we've needed to concede a goal to wake up, but it's also been our story that we came back again,' said Ilzer after the final Friday game of the season. 'We're focusing on FC Bayern, but we're looking forward to a longer pre-season to work on our team." Meanwhile, Wolfsburg's interim coach Daniel Bauer shared his disappointment as they finished the season with their lowest home points tally in the Bundesliga. 'It's disappointing at the end of the day because we shouldn't let slip a 2-1 lead,' lamented Bauer after his debut. 'The lads showed a lot of passion, even though we had some weaker periods in the first half and were too passive. It should look better next Saturday.'
Qatar Tribune
09-05-2025
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Sandro Wagner turns down Hoffenheim as Ilzer talks of Pele's resurrection
FrankfurtcTypeface:> Germany assistant coach Sandro Wagner has turned down the chance to coach Hoffenheim, sources close to the matter told dpa on Thursday. Wagner, who played for the Bundesliga club 2016-2017, recently announced he would leave the Germany role to pursue a head coaching career after the Nations League Final Four in June. Hoffenheim, who are still not safe from relegation with two games left of the campaign, are widely expected to part company with coach Christian Ilzer despite the Austrian only taking over in November. Lukas Kwasniok from second-tier promotion chasers Paderborn is now seen as favourite for the Hoffenheim job, German media have reported. Ilzer is still in the job for now and held a news conference on Thursday previewing Friday's trip to Wolfsburg. A Hoffenheim win would secure safety. 'I find it funny that you ask me about my future again, just like last week and two weeks ago,' he said. 'In the end I can only tell you that if you need sensational headlines and want to write sensational stories that are not true, you should write that Pelé has resurrected and we will sign him for next season. There is nothing more for me to say.' Hoffenheim insisted later that they have not made an offer of any kind to another coach. 'We are happy to repeat: We are united behind our coach Christian Ilzer. There was and is currently no discussion about a coach,' the club said. (dpa)
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16-04-2025
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Bundesliga matchday 29 recap: Der Klassiker thriller, relegation battles, European hustling, and much more.
Bundesliga matchday 29 recap: Der Klassiker thriller, relegation battles, European hustling, and much more. It was another thrilling weekend of Bundesliga football during matchday 29. From stuttering at the top to relegation battles as well as several 90th-minute winners, there are plenty of stories to get stuck into. Here is your recap and talking points from matchday 29 in the Bundesliga. Hoffenheim Safe, Ilzer Not Hoffenheim captain Andrej Kramarić scored a first-half brace to earn TSG Hoffenheim a huge win 2-0 against Mainz 05. The win puts TSG in 14th on 30 points in what was their first victory in five Bundesliga matches. With a much nicer cushion on the bottom three, you feel that Hoffenheim will be safe this season. Advertisement However, the same can't be said for their head coach, Christian Ilzer. Despite this huge win, it looks to be the case that head coach Christian Ilzer won't be around beyond the season. As reported by GGFN via Kicker, there appears to be a rift between players and coach that leaves the TSG front office leaning towards sacking Ilzer at the season's end and installing Paderborn head coach Lukas Kwasniok instead. Bayer Leverkusen & Bayern Munich Both Stall Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich both drew this weekend, meaning it's as you were at the summit of the table. Early on Saturday, B04 were held to a goalless draw at home to Union Berlin. The one positive for B04 was the return of Florian Wirtz, who has been out of action for five weeks through injury. Wirtz played the last 30 minutes but was unable to help them find a winner. When asked whether or not the Bundesliga title race is over, head coach Xabi Alonso said: 'The feeling right now is that it's more difficult. We had a clear situation, and now we have to wait. 'But yes, we had an opportunity today and we missed it, but we still have five games. But the current feeling isn't euphoria. We need to wait and see but we're ready for everything and need to accept it.' Advertisement Later on Saturday evening, Bayern played out a thrilling 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker. Though Bayern will be disappointed not to capitalise on B04's draw, they haven't lost ground at the same time and remain favourites to win the title. Speaking after what was his last Der Klassiker Bayern veteran Thomas Müller told Sky Germany: 'It was a game of missed opportunities. I could have scored [in the 40th minute]. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that Emré [Can] was on the ground and that cancelled out the offside. I could have taken the ball and scored the 1-0. A 1-0 lead against Dortmund at home might have given us more adrenaline.' Freiburg Edge Past Gladbach SC Frieburg scored a late goal to ensure they leapfrog Borussia Mönchengladbach into 6th. The game got off to a flying start, with both goals coming in the 14th and 16th minute. From there, however, it was a cagey affair. However, Johan Manzambi's 90th-minute header sent the away fans into ecstasy and give Freiburg a huge boost for their European hopes. What's more, this was Manzambi's first Freiburg goal, and what a time to get it! Reflecting upon the moment after the game, Manzambi explained: Advertisement 'There were too many thoughts [in my head after scoring the goal],' noting that an image of his brother flashed in his mind before his teammates (noticing he wasn't celebrating) jumped all over him, 'What kind of goal celebration will I do? He [my brother] always told me that I would score soon. The goal was him today.' Freiburg now sit in 6th on 45 points, just three points off RB Leipzig in 4th. For Gladbach, all is not lost as they're in 7th on 44 points. Don't be surprised to see the European places go all the way to the final matchday of the season. St. Pauli Win Relegation Battle, Bochum Lose Late On St. Pauli scored a 90th-minute winner to beat Holstein Keil 1-2 in the Nord Derby on Saturday afternoon. It was a game that Keil could not lose; even a draw wouldn't be enough in truth. However, St. Pauli scored a scrappy goal right at the death to surely ensure that Keil will go down this season. For Pauli, it was a first Bundesliga win after being a goal down, and now means that they're 9 points clear of automatic relegation and 7 points clear of the relegation play-off. Relegation. Advertisement In the Ruhr region, Bochum lost to ten men FC Augsburg 1-2. Bochum were pushing for a winner, but a sucker punch right at the death inflicts more misery on their campaign. For Bochum, it means they're still in the automatic relegation places and still two points off Heidenheim in 16th. The likelihood is that Bochum won't get automatic safety this season. Their best bet is to pip Heidenheim in 16th and battle it out in the relegation play-off. Around The Grounds Elsewhere in the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig claimed 4th spot for now after a 2-3 win on Friday evening away at VfL Wolfsburg. Eintracht Frankfurt breezed past Heidenheim 3-0, whilst Oliver Burke scored twice to earn Werder Bremen an impressive win away at VfB Stuttgart. Now above Stuttgart, Bremen are just three points off 6th – they couldn't, could they? GGFN | Jamie Allen
