Andrej Kramaric
TSG
AM
Shadow Striker
Jun 19, 1991 (35)
Right
5'10"
161 lb
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2026/2027 Bundesliga
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2026/2027 Bundesliga
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Still lacking fitness
Kramaric is still lacking fitness following an operation this summer, according to Christian Ilzer. "As for Andrej, he has fully recovered from his operation, but both he and Koki still lack match fitness."
Analysis: Kramaric had to undergo a groin operation this summer and has struggled to gain full fitness to begin this season, still seemingly working on his match fitness. This will likely keep the midfielder from starting once again, only earning a bench spot in the opener. He was at the World Cup, so he was expected to need more time either way, hopefully pushing for starting time again soon after 26 starts last season.
Finds bench role
Kramaric (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's season opener against Koln.
Analysis: Kramaric returned to the matchday squad after two weeks of training at full intensity following the groin surgery he underwent in early July, with coach Christian Ilzer confirming his availability despite the lengthy layoff that had forced him to miss the entire preseason and the DFB-Pokal win over Erzgebirge Aue. Hoffenheim opted to manage his workload carefully with a bench role rather than throwing him straight into the starting lineup after such an extended absence, with his return to the XI expected to follow as he builds his match sharpness over the opening fixtures of the campaign.
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