Injured Goalkeeper Oliver Baumann Aims for March Return to National Team

TSG Hoffenheim expresses optimism about Baumann's recovery timeline following his recent foot injury.

Oliver Baumann, Hoffenheim's goalkeeper, is targeting a return to fitness before Germany's Nations League matches against Italy on March 20 and 23.
Baumann suffered a plantar fascia tear during a Europa League match against Tottenham Hotspur last week.
Hoffenheim's coach, Christian Ilzer, stated that Baumann is optimistic and working to recover fully, with an estimated recovery time of four to six weeks.
The injury comes as Baumann competes with Alexander Nübel of VfB Stuttgart for the starting goalkeeper spot in the national team, following Marc-André ter Stegen's long-term knee injury.
The coaching staff emphasized the importance of Baumann healing completely before resuming play to avoid further complications.