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.
Hoffenheim's Europa League journey commenced with technical difficulties, as the German Bundesliga side faced a series of mishaps during their preparations for their first match away at OFI Crete. The team set off late from Karlsruhe airport, necessitating a postponement of a press conference that was scheduled to take place on the Greek island.
The ensuing 70-minute delay saw coach Christian Ilzer and player Wouter Burger unable to be seen or heard in the broadcast of the news conference, with Ilzer later confirming that all players who traveled to Greece were available to them.
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