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DFB alert: Hoffmann will be out for months with a torn cruciate ligament!
Giovanna Hoffmann, DFB striker from RB Leipzig, suffered a torn cruciate ligament and will be out for the long term. Injury details.
DFB alert: Hoffmann will be out for months with a torn cruciate ligament!
Tragic news reaches us from the world of women's football: Giovanna Hoffmann, the 27-year-old striker for the German national team, has been seriously injured. During the Bundesliga game between RB Leipzig and SGS Essen, which ended 2-1 for Leipzig, Hoffmann tore a cruciate ligament in his left knee. This was confirmed by an MRI scan the day after the game Saarbrücken newspaper reported.
The accident occurred in the middle of the second half when Hoffmann remained on the ground after a challenge and left the field in visible pain. Tears flowed from the young player, who had previously helped lead her team. She scored the 2-1 and played a key role in RB Leipzig's victory. Women's soccer director Viola Odebrecht described the injury as a serious setback, but expressed optimism about the depth of the squad and the quality of the team.
Consequences for the national team
The injury also has an impact on the German national team. Hoffmann will miss both the Nations League semi-finals against France on October 24th and 28th. National coach Christian Wück will announce the final squad for this important tournament on Tuesday. Leipzig coach Jonas Stephan was pessimistic about the severity of Hoffmann's injury and emphasized the striker's central role for the team, as was the case with t online is to be read.
The risk of injury in football
Cruciate ligament tears are not uncommon in football. As the DFB Academy explains, injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament often occur as a result of braking and changing direction movements, especially when the knee is almost straight and the foot is fixed. Combined with footwear that is not optimally fitted, this can increase the risk of injury. These injuries often occur without direct contact with the opponent and are a serious issue in professional and amateur sports.
The rehabilitation period after a cruciate ligament tear is often long and can keep athletes out of action for months. For Hoffmann, this means a difficult time in which she has to deal with the setback and work on her recovery.
In the current situation, we keep our fingers crossed for Giovanna Hoffmann and hope for her speedy recovery! Their absence will be felt by both RB Leipzig and the national team. Until then, we can only hope that her teammates on both teams continue to give their best.