Hoffenheim Fires Coach Pellegrino Matarazzo

TSG Hoffenheim has officially sacked coach Pellegrino Matarazzo after a disappointing start to the Bundesliga season, in which the team has garnered only nine points from ten matches, placing them 15th in the league. The decision followed a lackluster 0-0 draw against Augsburg, prompting sporting director Andreas Schicker to state that the club was in 'clear danger of relegation.' Matarazzo, who took over in February 2023 and led the team to a Europa League qualification, expressed gratitude for his time with Hoffenheim despite the outcome. Interim coaches Frank Fröhling and Benjamin Hübner will oversee the team until a permanent replacement is found, with Sturm Graz coach Christian Ilzer emerging as a front-runner for the role. Matarazzo's departure marks a significant shift for the club as they seek to improve their performance and achieve their season goals.