Alexander Prass
TSG
LB
Overlapping Full Back
May 26, 2001 (25)
Left
5'11"
159 lb
HoffenheimTrains partially, remains out
Prass (undisclosed) has trained with his teammates partially but remains out due to injury, according to manager Christian Ilzer. "Alex is still injured but has already taken part in parts of team training."
Analysis: Prass is making more progress this week as he returns to team training, although it was only partially, leaving him outside the group ready to play this week. This will force him out for a second straight match, with the midfielder likely to close in on a return next contest when facing Stuttgart on Sept. 12. Once he does return, he will likely be a bench option, seemingly a bit down the pecking order.
Still out, but progressing well
Prass (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's season opener against Koln, though progressing well, according to coach Christian Ilzer. "He will be back soon, he is progressively returning to team training."
Analysis: Prass had already missed the DFB Pokal match against Erzgebirge Aue due to the same issue, as well as a preseason friendly loss to Tottenham before that. His continued absence extends his layoff further, though manager Ilzer's encouraging update on his progress suggests a return should not be too far off as Hoffenheim manages his recovery.
Ruled out of cup opener
Prass (muscular) will miss Hoffenheim's German Cup match against Erzgebirge Aue due to a muscular issue, according to coach Christian Ilzer. "He has a small muscular issue in his adductor muscle."
Analysis: Prass had already missed Sunday's 3-0 friendly loss to Tottenham with the same problem, and his continued absence now confirms he won't be ready for the cup opener either, though manager Christian Ilzer's measured description doesn't suggest anything serious. Prass is expected to continue his recovery in the coming days, with no firm timeline given for his return to full training.
Sits out with muscular issues
Prass (muscular) missed Sunday's 3-0 friendly loss to Tottenham due to muscular problems, according to the club.
Analysis: Prass' absence from Hoffenheim's final preseason dress rehearsal comes exactly one week before the club's first competitive match of the season, a DFB Pokal tie at Erzgebirge Aue. It remains unclear how quickly the left wing back can rejoin full team training. Prass is expected to be reassessed as the club continues preparations for the cup opener.
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