The Daily Drool – Bundesliga – TSG 1899 Hoffenheim: Jürgen Locadia

Striker/winger Jürgen joined Hoffenheim in 2019 on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion.  He has represented the Netherlands at the U17, U18, U19, U20 and U21 levels.

The Daily Drool – Champions League Group F – TSG 1899 Hoffenheim: Robin Hack

Forward Robin came up through Hoffenheim’s youth system and made his first team debut in 2017. He has represented Germany at the U16, U17, U19 and U20 levels.

The Daily Drool: Dennis Geiger

Midfielder Dennis currently plays for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. He has represented Germany at the U17 and U19 levels.

The Daily Drool – Europa League – Group C – TSG 1899 Hoffenheim: Justin Hoogma

19 year old center back Justin joined TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in June 2017 from Heracles Almelo.

The Daily Drool: Sebastian Rudy

Midfielder/right back Sebastian currently plays for 1899 Hoffenheim. He has represented Germany at the U18, U19, U21 and senior levels.

Mental Health and Sport

FIFA announced this past Friday the launch of a new research area within the organization aimed at mental health research. Called “Mental Health and Sport,” this area will operate “to help lift the taboo on issues surrounding mental health in elite athletes and to build a foundation for the development of treatment and information materials for team physicians, coaches and players.”

The Daily Drool: Kevin Volland

Striker Kevin currently plays for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. He has represented Germany at the U17, U18, U19, U20, and U21 level.

The Daily Drool: Edson Braafheid

Left back Edson is currently on loan to Twente from 1899 Hoffenheim. He has represented the Netherlands at the U21 and senior level.

Bits & Bobs: Arrival In NY, Transfer News And More

The team arrived last night and is hopefully scurrying somewhere around NYC where we can find them even as we speak.

And I have to ask, why Arbeloa are you sitting by yourself with Albiol behind you (not to mention keeping your aviators on)? Is Pipa teasing both of you by hanging out with Norma up front?  Tangled webs, boys, tangled webs.

The Daily Drool: Ryan Babel

He’s definitely had his issues (especially with Twitter), but this picture of Ryan Babel is adorable. Amsterdam-born Ryan started his senior career with Ajax (2004-2007), moved on to Liverpool (2007-2011) and moved to German side TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in January. He began with the Dutch U17 National Team in 2002 and moved up to the senior team in 2005, for whom he has made 52 appearances to date.