Christian Ilzer has announced the starting lineup for 1899 Hoffenheim's Bundesliga away match at 1. FC Köln. The head coach has opted for a 4-4-2 formation with Oliver Baumann in goal and Adam Hlozek leading the line. Hlozek is the team's top scorer this season with two goals. Hoffenheim have taken 4 points from their last five Bundesliga matches and sit 13th with three points.
The back four consists of Vladimír Coufal, Bernardo, Ozan Kabak and Albian Hajdari. The midfield quartet is Patrick Wimmer, Leon Avdullahu, Adam Daghim and Wouter Burger. Alongside Hlozek in attack is Bambasé Conté.
The bench holds several options for later changes, including Robin Hranác, Andrej Kramaric, Max Moerstedt and Nathan De Cat. The team is looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to OFI last Thursday.
The next matchday sees Hoffenheim travel to face 15th-placed SC Paderborn 07 away on Sunday.
This story first appeared at en.as.com
