TSG 1899 Hoffenheim v Hamburger SV

Hoffenheim is suffering a wave of injuries, and the centre-back position is affected worse than previously known.

Robin Hranac is undergoing surgery, adding to Hoffenheim's injury problems.

According to kicker research, Hoffenheim's injury situation has worsened beyond what was previously known, with the centre-back position particularly affected; the players concerned are not named in the teaser.

Hoffenheim lost 2-0 at Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga after losing on penalties to Holstein Kiel in the DFB Cup.

Hamburger SV lost 3-1 away at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, having conceded twice after the restart.

Hamburg goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes made several key saves and was voted Player of the Match despite conceding three goals.

Hamburg lost 3-1 at Eintracht Frankfurt in the DFB Cup second round, a result that ended their cup run.

Miro Muheim has recovered from a previous injury.

Hennes Behrens has joined TSG 1899 Hoffenheim from an unspecified club.

Arthur Chaves has left TSG 1899 Hoffenheim after his loan spell ended.

Tim Lemperle was recalled from suspension in place of Bambasé Conté.

Patrick Wimmer replaced Bambasé Conté for Hoffenheim.

Hoffenheim made two changes to their side, with Kōki Machida and Max Moerstedt replacing Albian Hajdari and Tim Lemperle.

Hansi Flick managed TSG 1899 Hoffenheim for five seasons in the early 2000s.

Bambase Conte came off the bench in one of Hoffenheim's four Bundesliga games this season.

Tim Lemperle was not in the starting XI for Hoffenheim.

Albian Hajdari was not in the starting XI for Hoffenheim.

Mats Rots asserted his claim for a starting position with a strong performance against Dortmund.

David Møller Wolfe made his debut for Hamburg against Mainz.

Ludovit Reis has left Hamburger SV.

Mario Vušković of Hamburger SV is suspended until November 15, 2026, due to a doping judgment.

Daniel Fernandes is the goalkeeper for Hamburger SV.

Yussuf Poulsen scored Hamburg's second goal.

Albert Gronbaek Erlykke has torn a muscle in his right thigh and is out for several weeks.

Patson Daka suffered a muscle tear in his left thigh and will be out for the coming weeks.

Merlin Polzin has had his contract extended at Hamburger SV.

Fábio Vieira joined Hamburger SV on a permanent basis this summer after impressing on loan from Arsenal.

Fábio Vieira has returned to Hamburger SV after his loan spell from Arsenal.

Fábio Vieira is a key player for Hamburger SV.

CONCACAF is investigating alleged discriminatory conduct by fans after a complaint from the Surinamese Football Association.