TSG Hoffenheim: Fluke Or The Real Thing?
Posted by Anonymous
One of the most unexpected stories in Europe thus far this season. No one could have predicted a team from a German village with a population of just 3000 would be top of the Bundesliga near the half-way point of the season.
First, the back story. TSG Hoffenheim (1899 Hoffenheim) is a German football club based in Hoffenheim, a suburb of Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg.Five years ago Hoffenheim were in Germany's fifth division and they have climbed the tables at a rapid pace.
They have played a lovely brand of football this campaign and have shown the football world that you do not need money to create a good team (Man City take note). They are currently top of the Bundesliga (due to their one more win than Bayern Munich) and have scored a staggering 42 goals in 17 matches.
So, is fairy tale story a fluke or do TSG belong at the top of one of Europe's most prestigious leagues? I believe they can remain top three through this season and I think they will only improve in the coming years. They also have an experienced manager in Ralph Rangnick who previously was the manager at Schalke 04 and Stuttgart and knows what it takes to stay at the top. Through a great scouting program and youth system along with great coaching, the very young squad has the potential to not only be one of the top in the Bundesliga this season but remain their for years to come.
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