Hoffenheim (Reuters) - Hoffenheim coach Ralf Rangnick must be serious Bundesliga away game at FC Schalke 04 survive without five regulars. Nevertheless, the Brazilian Maicosuel belongs to a torn ligament back to the squad, while intelligence chief Josip Simunic yellow-locked to the third table is missing. This also applies to the Africa Cup in the semi-final play Chinedu Obasi (Nigeria) and Isaac Vorsah (Ghana). The hamstring is not operational after a pause, Demba Ba still needs two weeks. "We still expect our chances of getting a point," said the 51-year-old football coaches two days before the game at his old workplace in the Schalke Arena. However, the team from the Kraichgau ninth arrived in the

middle. But despite the recent failures of 1899-patron Dietmar Hopp wants to extend the contract with him after his return from Florida in mid-February. Rangnick is not averse. "I am happy to coach in Hoffenheim, especially when we" win, "said Rangnick. Also seems to be the goalie issue resolved for the coming season. "I expect that we're playing the next season with Hildebrand in goal," said Rangnick. The contract expires in the summer of the Keepers will be automatically extended if Hildebrand has made 40 games for Hoffenheim. Them are still missing ten twelve games in the preseason and currently operates 18 in the current round.