Hoffenheim coach Ilzer tested: Will the upward trend real?

Hoffenheim coach Ilzer tested: Will the upward trend real?

Hoffenheim, Deutschland - In the past few weeks, TSG Hoffenheim has been under enormous pressure, especially after a bitter 0: 4 defeat against Union Berlin in early February. Coach Christian Ilzer was perceived as almost on the abyss, but now a glimmer of hope is shown. According to (Laola1.at), an upward trend is indicated, especially after a convincing 3: 1 victory against Werder Bremen. Ilzer himself describes success as "immensely important" for the mental constitution of the team and brought good balance and teamwork into play. After the deficit by an own goal of Stanley Nsoki, the performance of the team was able to shine and the team looked more emotional and more determined than before.

The sports director Andreas Schicker confirms that all those responsible in the club are behind Ilzer and his game idea. "Those responsible in the club know that a different idea of football is required for a certain amount of time," explains Schicker, while the mood in and around the club has become noticeably calmer. The coming Sunday will be decisive if Hoffenheim competes against VfB Stuttgart (the game starts at 7:30 p.m.). Another victory could continue to consolidate the belief in Ilzer's upward trend, as (kicker.de) reported.

TSG Hoffenheim shows new running statistics that indicate that a powerful playing style is practiced under Ilzer than before. While the team left an average of 118.98 kilometers per game throughout the season, they consisted consistently over 120 kilometers per game in 2025. This shows that the team internalized and implemented the concept of Ilzer more and more. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen whether it will bring success in the long term - the pressure remains high and the upcoming games against direct competitors such as Bochum and Heidenheim are crucial.