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Makes instant impact Gendrey scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 3-0 win over Freiburg.

Impact Gendrey entered the match in the 94th minute and scored a minute into his appearance to add a late insurance goal for Hoffenheim. The goal was the first this season for Gendrey as he's yet to start a match since returning from an ankle injury in December.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Assists from cross Gendrey assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 5-1 win versus Monchengladbach.

Impact Gendrey's in-swinging cross Wednesday setup the final Hoffenheim goal in their 5-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach. The assist was the first of the season for the defender in just his third appearance as he works to return to fitness following an ankle fracture in late July. Gendrey's 14-minute cameo follows two successive two-minute appearances.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in friendly Gendrey (ankle) played off the bench for 29 minutes in Thursday's friendly against Greuther Furth.

Impact Gendrey was back on the field for a friendly Thursday after training earlier in the day, as the defender appeared off the bench for a decent spell. This is good news, as he should now be cleared for action after the break. He still has yet to make his debut this season and will hope it comes soon, starting in 14 of his 22 appearances last campaign.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Training partially Gendrey (ankle) was spotted doing parts of team training on Thursday, the club announced.

Impact Gendrey was back on the training pitch on Thursday and completed parts of team training as he continues to work toward a return from a long term ankle injury. This is decent news for the defender since he had been a regular starter in the backline last season prior to his injury. That said, Vladimir Coufal joined the team since then, and will likely give him tough competition for claiming back his starting role once fully fit.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to return during break Gendrey (ankle) is eyeing a return in a friendly during the international break, according to manager Christian Ilzer. "Vale is slowly increasing his workload. He will probably get...

Impact Gendrey is still working on his return from an ankle injury, as he will not make the club's match on Saturday. However, he is eyeing a return, hoping to see the field when the club takes the pitch for a friendly during the break. He will then hope for his season debut when the club resumes play following the break, likely for a rotational role after starting in 14 of his 22 appearances last campaign.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In parts of team training Gendrey (ankle) has returned to partial team training, according to his club.

Impact Gendrey suffered a fractured ankle around three months ago to begin the season, but is seeing some progress towards his return, with the defender training Thursday. This is massive news as he will now use the international break to recover over the next two weeks, likely to only increase his training intensity. He will hope for a return soon after the break, once he is in full training, likely coming sometime in December.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle fracture in training Gendrey suffered an ankle fracture in training and is out for the time being, the club announced.

Impact Gendrey was returning from a collarbone fracture suffered at the end of last season and will now face more time on the sidelines after suffering an ankle fracture in training. His timeline for return remains uncertain and will depend on his evolution. This is a big blow for the team, as he is usually a regular starter in the backline of Hoffenheim.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in offseason match Gendrey (collarbone) started in a friendly against SGV Freiburg, according to his club.

Impact Gendrey is seeing his first minutes in a match since breaking his collarbone last season, with the defender starting in a friendly. This is good news for the defender, as he was a starter for much of last season before the injury, looking to enter the new season in a similar role.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play again this season Gendrey broke his right collarbone in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Freiburg and is ruled out for the remainder of the season, the club announced.

Impact Gendrey was forced off in the 61st minute in Saturday's game after breaking his right collarbone. He will be out for the remainder of the season and hopes to recover for the beginning of the 2025-26 season. This is a big blow for the Frenchman since he had started the last three games and was growing his influence in the backline. Pavel Kaderabek is expected to get a larger role in the starting XI during his recovery.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in sub appearance Gendrey registered five crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Augsburg.

Impact Gendrey came on with 29 minutes to go and attempted five crosses, but was unable to be accurate with any as he tried to help his side. The full back has started 11 games this season and provided one assist. He has only attempted more crosses in two games this season, both of which have been in starts.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first Bundesliga assist Gendrey assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Gendrey got the start immediately after returning from an injury Sunday, seeing 69 minutes of play from his left-back spot. He would have a solid match, registering an assist in the 34th minute on the club's only goal of the contest. His defensive effort was much more quiet, only seeing two clearances.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Among substitutes Sunday Gendrey (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Gendrey returns after missing the last five Bundesliga matches due to injury. The defender is a regular starter when fit, but will be eased back into action from the bench if called upon Sunday.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful for Sunday Gendrey (undisclosed) is a late call for Sunday's match against Hedienheim, according to manager Christian Ilzer. "It will be a similar squad to the one against Bochum."

Impact Gendrey looks likely to have a decision made about his health right ahead of game time Sunday, as the defender is still dealing with his issues a bit and will be a late call. This comes after he trained last week and was still left out, hopefully clearing the injury Sunday. He has started in 15 of his 21 matches since joining the club, although he is likely to see a bench spot if fit Sunday.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not selected Saturday Gendrey (undisclosed) is not in the match day squad for Saturday's trip to Bochum.

Impact Gendrey misses out despite being cleared of injury in the buildup to the match. The defender will look to be involved in some capacity next week against Heidenheim.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back available for Bochum Gendrey missed Sunday's match due to an injury but returned to full training this week and will be available for Saturday's clash against Bochum, coach Christian Ilzer said in a pr...

Impact Gendrey missed the last five games for Hoffenheim but will return Saturday after training fully this week. He was a regular starter before his injury and should regain his role in the upcoming games, likely sending Pavel Kaderabek back to the bench.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Stuttgart Gendrey is out for Sunday's match against Stuttgart due to injury, according to manager Christian Ilzer. "Valentin is not available for the Stuttgart match, but hopefully he can re...

Impact Gendrey is absent for Sunday's contest, with the defender sidelined due to an undisclosed injury. Not much more is known on the situation but it appears to be minor, as he is expected to return to training next week. He is a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Arthur Chaves and Pavel Kaderabek as his likely replacements.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On-target shot and cross Gendrey recorded one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Gendrey has 17 crosses (five accurate) across his last seven appearances. However, it is more of a while and rare that the wing-back logged a shot on goal, with Sunday marking only the second time he recorded an on-target shot this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Sunday's win Gendrey scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Gendrey scored his first goal of the season Sunday, an unassisted strike in the 44th minute which opened up the scoring. He also created two chances and set a season high with four crosses on the attack. He also made a season-high seven clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Hoffenheim Gendrey has joined Hoffenheim on a permanent deal, Lecce announced.

Impact Gendrey heads to the Bundesliga after multiple seasons as a fixture of the formation at Lecce. He posted two goals, three assists, 61 crosses (seven accurate) and 85 clearances in the most one. He should be a regular since Hoffenheim invested to have him. Lecce will turn to Andy Pelmard and Frederic Guilbert.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three blocks versus Napoli Gendrey (thigh) recorded one cross (zero accurate) three blocks, one interception and two tackles in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Grendy went to distance despite an ailment and contributed especially defensively. He produced more in the final third than in the past, scoring twice and assisting three times in 37 appearances. He also tallied 61 crosses (seven accurate), 55 tackels and 85 clearances in 37 matches.

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Gendrey (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Napoli.

Impact Gendrey is good to go despite leaving early during last week's match against Atalanta. The right back starts his seventh consecutive match to end Lecce's season Sunday.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids injury Gendrey (thigh) returned to full training Wednesday, Lecce informed.

Impact Gendrey was able to shake off the ailment that forced him off early against Atalanta in a couple of days and will be an option for the season finale. He's not a lock to start as usual as the coach might turn to the backups with nothing more on the line. He has scored once and logged 11 crosses (one accurate), seven clearances and four tackles (three won) in the last five rounds.

MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off against Atalanta Gendrey generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) before exiting Saturday's game versus Atalanta after 29 minutes due to a thigh/groin injury, La Gazzetta del...

Impact Gendrey got banged very early and eventually left midway through the first half. He'll have to be assessed ahead of the season finale versus Napoli. Lorenzo Venuti replaced him off the bench and would get the start if he was unable to go next week.

MAY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fares decently in Cagliari game Gendrey had two shots (zero on goal), one clearance, one block and five crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Cagliari.

Impact Gendrey ventured down the flank often but wasn't too impactful in the final third while still putting together an okay two-way stat line. He has scored once and totaled five shots (two on target), eight crosses (one accurate), seven tackles (five won) and eight clearances in the last four rounds.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Monza game Gendrey (thigh) recorded one cross (one accurate), two tackles (both won), one clearance and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Monza.

Impact Gendrey wasn't bothered by a small physical problem and played almost the entire game, picking up a small amount of stats across the board. He has seen full minutes in four of the last five rounds, scoring once and logging four crosses (one accurate), four shots (two on target), 10 tackles (seven won) and 12 clearances.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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