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Recovering slower than expected Becker (knee) is rehabbing slower than initially expected and has yet to resume light training, manager Pellegrino Materazzo told media Friday. "It has taken longer than expected w...

Impact Becker has been out since July, and while he should return to the field at some point before the end of the calendar year, it's not a secret that the process has been slower than expected. That said, Becker will likely be a bench option even when fit, so his return shouldn't impact many fantasy decisions.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

On right path of recovery Becker (knee) is not too far along from returning to team training, therefore will not be an option for Saturday's match versus Bayer Leverkusen. "Becker is well on his way to bei...

Impact Hoffenheim are not rushing the return of Becker, who has been out since July with knee surgery. He is on the right track of recovery, but is still just a few weeks away from training. Even when fit, the midfielder is strictly a bench option after only starting five times in 22 appearances last campaign.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Becker has undergone knee surgery for a torn meniscus and is set to miss the next few months.

Impact Becker will miss the first few matches of the new season following knee surgery. He was used only off the bench last season, starting just five times in 22 appearances, recording 10 tackles (nine won) and 10 clearances.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Among substitutes Sunday Becker (knee) is among the substitutes for Sunday's match against Koln.

Impact Becker has missed the last two matches through injury after making a rare start in his last appearances. The midfielder is a backup option for the club with 10 of his 14 league appearances coming from the bench.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training Becker (knee) was pictured in training ahead of Sunday's clash with Koln.

Impact Becker has missed two matches in a row, but seems to be nearing a return. The midfielder's last appearance was a rare starts, though he has been on the bench in four of the last five matches he was available for. Barring a surprise Becker will be back on the bench at best Sunday.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knee injury Becker (knee) will not be available for Saturday's clash versus Heidenheim, according to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo. "Finn Becker is out with knee problems".

Impact Becker will sit out Saturday after getting the start last match. He has been able to see more starts of late, recording four starts in the last eight matches after not having a single start during the first two months of the campaign. Andrej Kramaric, Anton Stach and Grischa Promel are the expected starters in the midfield for the clash against Heidenheim.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sees limited playing time Becker made just 13 appearances (six starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Becker never really managed to break into the starting XI, though he did start the final two Bundesliga matches. Across the entire season Becker shot six times and created four chances while making 10 tackles at right wing-back. Becker will likely remain a depth option if he doesn't go out on loan in 2023/24.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE