Tim Lemperle
TSG
CF (RW)
Poacher
Feb 5, 2002 (24)
Right
6'2"
172 lb
HoffenheimAvoids serious injury
Lemperle was forced off in the 84th minute of Saturday's 3-2 loss to Borussia Dortmund after leaving the pitch limping, though he downplayed the issue after the match, per Sky Sport. "The three lost points hurt much more"
Analysis: Lemperle appeared to pick up the issue while sliding on his knees during a goal celebration and after a subsequent fall, with his knees visibly bleeding after the match. His post-match comments suggest the problem is minor rather than an injury likely to cause an absence, and there is currently little indication that his availability for the Sept. 12 clash against Stuttgart will be affected.
Clears suspension
Lemperle is available again after serving his one-match suspension during Saturday's Bundesliga opener against Koln.
Analysis: Lemperle returns to contention after being forced to sit out the opening match due to a suspension carried over from last season. The forward recorded eight goals and two assists across 29 Bundesliga appearances in 2025/26, highlighting the attacking production he can provide when available. His return adds another proven option to Hoffenheim's frontline, and Lemperle should immediately compete with Adam Hlozek and the other attacking options for a starting role.
Suspended for season opener
Lemperle will miss Hoffenheim's Bundesliga season opener against Koln due to a suspension carried over from a red card last season.
Analysis: Lemperle finished last season with eight goals and two assists across 29 Bundesliga appearances, making him one of the more productive forwards in Hoffenheim's squad despite being sent off shortly after halftime against Borussia Monchengladbach in the campaign's finale. Adam Hlozek figures to be the likely option to start in the attack in his place, with coach Christian Ilzer forced to plan without one of his key attacking options right from the opening fixture of the new 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign.
Shown red Saturday
Lemperle was sent off shortly after halftime against Borussia Monchengladbach after receiving a second yellow card and will serve a one-match ban at the start of next season.
Analysis: Lemperle's dismissal came at a difficult moment for Hoffenheim, with the score already at 0-2 when he was shown his second booking. The attacker finishes the campaign with eight goals and two assists across 29 Bundesliga appearances, making him one of the more productive forwards in the squad despite the frustrating end to his season. His suspension will carry over into the opening fixture of next campaign, forcing coach Christian Ilzer to plan without one of his key attacking options from the outset.
Nets game winning goal
Lemperle scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once accurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over Hamburg.
Analysis: Lemperle found the back of the net in the 45th minute while finishing with the second most shots on the team. The goal was the first since March 7th for hte forward as he's combined for six shots and three crosses over his last three appearances.
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