Hoffenheim have fired coach Pellegrino Matarazzo with immediate effect, the Bundesliga club said in a statement. The decision is a reaction to the team being down in 15th place in the table after 10 games, the statement added. They sit a point above the relegation play-off spot after just two wins. They have also won only one of four matches in the Europa League. Media reports say Sturm Graz coach Christian Ilzer is a top candidate to replace the American.