Overview

• The 26-year-old injured his right knee during a running duel in Friday's 0:0 match at 1. FC Nürnberg.
• Medical examinations confirmed a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament that will require surgery.
• SC Paderborn announced the diagnosis on Saturday in a club communication.
• Sporting director Sebastian Lange called the setback very bitter and pledged full support for Hoffmeier's recovery.
• Hoffmeier joined from Preußen Münster in 2022, has made 89 second-division appearances, and had been a regular under coach Ralf Kettemann this season.