Alexander Prass
TSG
Center Midfielder
Box-to-Box
May 26, 2001 (25)
Left
5'11"
159 lb
Sent off after scoring
Prass scored in the 89th minute of Sunday's Bundesliga clash against Bayer Leverkusen before receiving a second yellow card for removing his shirt during his celebration.
Analysis: Prass doubled Hoffenheim's lead against Leverkusen with an 89th-minute goal but was immediately dismissed after removing his shirt during the celebration. Having already been booked earlier in the match, the Austrian midfielder received a second yellow card, leaving Hoffenheim with 10 men for the closing stages. He will serve a one-match suspension against Werder Bremen on Oct. 31, forcing Hoffenheim to find an alternative in midfield. Prass will be eligible to return to Bundesliga action once his suspension has been served.
Goal and assist in 2-1
Prass scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Monchengladbach. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute.
Analysis: Prass had a huge involvement in the 2-1 win for Hoffenheim as he assisted the first goal and scored the final goal of the game to give his side victory. This was his first start of the season, and it saw him take his first shot of the season, putting all three on target, and he also created two chances. The midfield only scored a total of three and assisted two last year.
Available for Europa League opener
Prass (adductor) is back as an option for Thursday's Europa League opener against OFI Crete after missing nearly a month with a muscle injury, coach Christian Ilzer confirmed Wednesday. "We have all players from the squad available to us, which is a very good sign."
Analysis: Prass suffered an adductor muscle injury in mid-August and has been sidelined throughout the opening competitive matches of the season, but his absence is now coming to an end. coach Christian Ilzer indicated that the midfielder was already very close to returning last weekend before confirming that the full squad available for Thursday's Europa League opener. The update suggests Prass has cleared the final hurdle in his recovery and is available again, but with no confirmation of his expected minutes, he could still have a limited role as he works his way back into competitive action.
Resumes training but still out
Prass (undisclosed) resumed team training this week but remains out for the time being, according to coach Christian Ilzer. "Alexander took part in a large part of training, but is not yet in the group."
Analysis: Prass had already been dealing with a lingering injury that limited him to partial team training, and this continued exclusion from the squad extends his absence further. He figures to close in on a return in the coming matches, though he is likely to settle into a bench role once he is back.
Trains 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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