Hoffenheim faces delays ahead of Europa League match in Crete
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Hoffenheim's preparations for their Europa League match against OFI Crete on Thursday were hindered by logistical issues. The Bundesliga team left late from Karlsruhe airport, resulting in a postponed news conference on the island. Further complications arose during the media event, which started 70 minutes late, with audio-visual problems preventing visibility and clarity for coach Christian Ilzer and player Wouter Burger. All traveling players are available for selection as Hoffenheim aims to begin their European campaign successfully.
- •Hoffenheim is set to play OFI Crete in Europa League action.
- •Travel issues delayed their departure from Karlsruhe airport.
- •News conference on the island was postponed due to the delay.
- •Media event began 70 minutes late due to technical problems.
- •All players traveling to Greece are available for the match.
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — OFI Crete outclass toothless Hoffenheim in Europa League opener
- 6:49 PMYahoo Sports — Hoffenheim's Europa League journey begins with technical problems
"Hoffenheim's preparations for their first Europa League match away at OFI Crete was hit by a string of mishaps on Wednesday. The Bundesliga side set off late from Karlsruhe airport for Thursday's game, meaning they had to postpone a news conference on the Greek island.
"TSG Hoffenheim's opening night in the UEFA Europa League ended in a 2-0 defeat this evening. Paying a visit to the largest Greek island, hosts OFI Crete FC emerged victorious thanks to goals from Aito...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 6:43 PMOFI Crete outclass toothless Hoffenheim in Europa League opener
TSG Hoffenheim's opening night in the UEFA Europa League ended in a 2-0 defeat this evening. Paying a visit to the largest Greek island, hosts OFI Crete FC emerged victorious thanks to goals from Aito...
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 6:49 PMHoffenheim's Europa League journey begins with technical problems
Hoffenheim's preparations for their first Europa League match away at OFI Crete was hit by a string of mishaps on Wednesday. The Bundesliga side set off late from Karlsruhe airport for Thursday's game, meaning they had to postpone a news conference on the Greek island.
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