<p>Had you told Hoffenheim fans a year ago that they would end the 2016/17 campaign undefeated at home and secure qualification to the Champions League for the first time in their history, they'd have probably laughed in your face.</p> <br><p>However, the reality is just that, with 29-year-old manager Julian Nagelsmann taking over the club a year ago whilst they were flirting with relegation and transforming them into a top Bundesliga side in just 12 months. </p>
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