"We have no problems with a situation like this. It's still a busy week, so we're very familiar with it. We're only looking ahead positively and the postponed game has given us all the more fire, energy and anticipation."
Hjulmand: "Great opponent with strong development"
The Dane paid tribute to the next opponents, who are currently one point ahead of the visitors from Leverkusen with 30 points. "Hoffenheim are a great opponent, without a doubt. They have developed very well and prove that time and again from game to game. That's also a clear sign of good coaching work."
Not without reason: Of the last ten Bundesliga matches, TSG have won seven, drawn twice and lost only once (a 2-0 defeat at Borussia Dortmund). They have picked up 23 out of a possible 30 points. The 5-1 win against Borussia Mönchengladbach was the fifth home win in a row, with coach Christian Ilzer's team always scoring at least three goals.
lots of duels, little Rhythm
Hjulmand therefore warned: "Similar to the game against Stuttgart, we can expect a lot of one-v-one moments, a lot of duels, high pressing - especially in the centre. This will result in little rhythm in the game, but lots of spaces to run into."
Special attention will also be paid to Bundesliga stalwart Andrej Kramaric, who scored a hat-trick in the recent big win against Gladbach: "I know him very well. We also played with Denmark against Croatia back then. He's a great player." But Hjulmand also emphasised: "It's not just him. Above all, it's the way they play together as a team."
Nevertheless, Hjulmand is positive about the clash: "We have trained well. Results come with the process."
Personnel: Maza, Kofane and Schick return
A number of players are available again for this away game: Ibrahim Maza, Christian Kofane - after playing at AFCON - and Patrik Schick have successfully returned to the training ground this week, the trio are now ready for the game in Sinsheim.
The Werkself will have the support of over 2,300 travelling Bayer 04 fans.
