The Hoffenheim fans are backing their keeper Oliver Baumann and mocking Manuel Neuer with a macabre poster. The fans see Baumann as unfairly treated by national coach Julian Nagelsmann.

What happened?

The Hoffenheim fans held up a poster at the U19 championship final against 1. FC Köln that read: „Oli in die Kiste, Neuer auf die Piste.“

Why is this important for Hoffenheim?

The message is clear: The Hoffenheim fans are supporting their keeper. They see him as unfairly treated by national coach Julian Nagelsmann.

What comes next?

TSG boss Andreas Schicker criticized Nagelsmann's style and communication after Baumann's demotion. The double meaning of the Hoffenheim fans' poster action is quite macabre. The Bayern goalkeeper had suffered a serious injury in a skiing accident at the end of 2022 and was out for almost a year.

DateEvent
26.06.2026Current league position: 5th in the Bundesliga, 61 points, 18 wins, 7 draws, 9 losses
26.06.2026Goals this season: 65 scored, 52 conceded (+13 goal difference)
26.06.2026Gap to league leaders Bayern Munich: 28 points
26.06.2026Injured player: V. Gendrey