Overview

• The 27-year-old forward was injured in RB Leipzig's 2-1 Bundesliga win over SGS Essen after scoring the opener and left the field in tears.
• A diagnosis the day after the match confirmed a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee, meaning a lengthy absence.
• Germany will face France in the UEFA Women's Nations League semifinals on October 24 and 28, which Hoffmann will miss.
• Leipzig coach Jonas Stephan told MDR he had feared a serious setback, calling Hoffmann a figurehead whose loss is devastating for the team.
• Germany coach Christian Wück is set to name his squad on Tuesday, with Hoffmann's injury removing a key attacking option.