There was a lot of concern for Andre Hoffmann (28) after the 1:1 against Hannover On Monday evening Fortuna Düsseldorf gave a first injury update.
“Andre Hoffmann suffered severe trauma to the cervical spine and concussion in the home game against Hannover 96,” F95 announced via Twitter, adding: “Fractures could be ruled out at the Uniklinik Düsseldorf. “
In the eleventh minute of the second-division match against Hannover 96 (1-1), Hoffmann and visiting professional Sebastian Ernst clashed. It looked as if the Fortune tried to get to the ball with his head and was then hit violently by the opponent at neck and shoulder level. Hoffmann was unable to move his head and neck from then on. Düsseldorf’s team doctor gave the all-clear on Saturday evening.
It remains to be seen how long Hoffmann will miss Fortuna. In the current season, the centre-back has played six times in the league and once in the DFB Cup.