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Out several weeks Hoffmeier will be sidelined for several weeks after an MRI confirmed a muscular injury, according to the club.

Impact Hoffmeier faces another setback after recently beginning to build up his workload with Paderborn's U21 side following his recovery from an ACL tear. The center-back suffered the new injury during Monday's U21 match against Borussia Dortmund II and was forced off after 42 minutes. Hoffmeier will travel with the first team to the United States to begin his rehabilitation, though the club has not provided a more precise timetable for his return.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

On bench in return Hoffmeier (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's friendly against Werder Bremen.

Impact Hoffmeier had recently rejoined full team training after previously being sidelined by calf problems, and his inclusion on the matchday squad confirms he has fully recovered from that scare. Given his recent history coming back from an ACL tear, his continued careful reintegration suggests Paderborn is taking a measured approach as he builds toward full match fitness ahead of the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins team training Hoffmeier has rejoined team training at Paderborn, completing Thursday's session with his teammates after previously being sidelined by calf problems, according to Neue Westfalisch...

Impact Hoffmeier's return within days of the initial issue confirms coach Ralf Kettemann's early read that the calf tightness was precautionary rather than a genuine muscle injury. Given his recent history recovering from an ACL tear, having not missed a single session before this scare, his quick turnaround suggests Paderborn treated this as routine caution as he continues building toward full intensity ahead of the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Should train Thursday Hoffmeieris (calf) set to return to training Thursday after being substituted early in the friendly against Osnabruck, the club confirmed Wednesday.

Impact Hoffmeier was forced off during Saturday's friendly against VfL Osnabruck with a calf issue, but coach Ralf Kettemann's immediate assessment suggested it was precautionary rather than serious. The club has now confirmed he can return to training on Thursday, putting the initial concern to rest and validating Kettemann's read that this was muscle tightness rather than a genuine muscle injury. Given Hoffmeier's recent history recovering from an ACL tear, having not missed a single training session until this calf tightness, the cautious approach makes sense, and the fact he is back within days of the friendly suggests Paderborn treated this as routine precaution for a player returning to full intensity.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Injury not serious Hoffmeier (calf) does not appear to have suffered a serious injury despite being forced off in Saturday's friendly against VfL Osnabruck, according to coach Ralf Kettemann, per Neu...

Impact Hoffmeier is being brought back carefully given his history with a torn ACL, having not missed a single session since that recovery until this latest calf tightness. Kettemann noted that a cramping calf is almost normal at this stage, and the club plans to ease him back into full training over the coming days as a precaution.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with undisclosed injury Hoffmeier was forced off in the 13th minute of Saturday's friendly against VfL Osnabruck with an undisclosed injury, the club announced.

Impact Hoffmeier's substitution came without any clear indication of what caused it, with Tjark Scheller coming on in his place. The defender is an undisputed starter in Paderborn's back three, making any potential absence a notable concern to monitor. Further clarity on his status is expected to come from the club in the coming days as preseason continues.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE