Jonas Hofmann targets return from injury against Bayern
By Rune Gjerulff
After picking up a muscle injury on international duty, Jonas Hofmann hopes to be able to make his return against Bayern München in January.
| Jonas Hofmann. |
Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Jonas Hofmann has set his sights on making his return from injury in time for his side's Bundesliga game against Bayern München on January 8.
The 28-year-old midfielder has been in excellent form for Gladbach this season, but now faces a spell on the sidelines after being forced off with a muscle injury in Germany's 1-0 win over the Czech Republic last week.
"Of course it hurts a lot. An injury never comes at the right time, but it's very bitter at the moment," Hofmann told Bild and added:
"I will do everything I can to get back on the pitch as quickly as possible. The next three or four weeks will show whether I can return before Christmas and how well my injury is healing. A realistic goal is to be back against Bayern on January 8."
Hofmann has netted four times and set up six goals in 11 games for Gladbach this season.