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Hoffenheim faces delays ahead of Europa League match in Crete

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:49 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Hoffenheim faces delays ahead of Europa League match in Crete

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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.

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6:49 PMYahoo Sports — Hoffenheim's Europa League journey begins with technical problems

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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