Gift Orban
VER
CF
Poacher
Jul 17, 2002 (23)
Right
5'10"
161 lb
Returning to Germany
Orban has returned to Hoffenheim following the end of his season-long loan at Hellas Verona.
Analysis: Orban spent the final weeks of the 2025/26 season on the sidelines for Verona, and it remains to be seen whether he'll have a role in Hoffenheim's attacking line for 2026/27. Orban scored seven goals and added two assists across 28 Serie A outings with the Italian club in 2025/26.
Still out for Roma tilt
Orban (team-mandate suspension) hasn't been called up for Sunday's clash with Roma.
Analysis: Orban will miss the fifth contest on the trot after the team and decided decided to discipline him after a parking lot altercation with a fan. He tailed off significantly after getting off to a fast start, closing with seven goals, two assists, 85 shots (28 on target) and 20 chances created in 28 appearances (23 starts). Verona could still decide to acquire him from Hoffenheim and flip him after the relegation.
Unlikely to be brought back
Orban hasn't been frozen out, but will probably remain unavailable for the last three contests, L'Arena reported.
Analysis: Orban is training on the side following an altercation with a fan, and the club is leaving the choice up to the coach. He hasn't been selected for Sunday's match versus Como and is currently expected to miss also the Inter and Roma clashes. Tomas Suslov, Amin Sarr and Abdou Harroui will continue benefitting from his team-mandated suspension.
Still out for Juventus clash
Orban (team-mandated suspension) hasn't been selected for Sunday's game versus Juventus.
Analysis: Orban will skip the second contest in a row because of a disciplinary measure following an incident with a fan, which might extend to further tilts, considering the coach's recent remarks. Tomas Suslov and Amin Sarr absorbed his minutes last week.
Will miss Lecce match
Orban is being disciplined for a parking lot altercation with a fan and won't be available versus Lecce: "He did something very distant from my values and trained on this side this week. Then, we'll evaluate for the following matches," coach Paolo Sammarco announced.
Analysis: Orban was pictured leaving his car and exchanging insults and shoves with a supporter after the previous match, and his team decided to sit him out for this one. Amin Sarr (flu) and Kieron Bowie (undisclosed) are returning, and one of the two will lead the line from the get-go.
Five shot attempts in defeat
Orban registered five shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus AC Milan.
Analysis: Orban led the Verona attack Sunday with five shots but was unable to find the target in their 1-0 home defeat to AC Milan. Across his last five appearances (four starts), the forward has had difficulty in calibrating his shooting boots, attempting 16 shots (three on goal). Orban is in the midst of a nine appearance (eight start) goal drought, dating back to mid-January.
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