JONAS HOFMANN NEWS

Unused substitute Tuesday Hofmann (illness) was an unused substitute for the second leg against Bayern on Tuesday in the Champions League, confirming he has fully recovered and is available moving forward.

Impact Hofmann returned Tuesday and remained on the bench against Bayern. This confirms he has fully recovered from his illness and is available moving forward. That said, he has only been a bench option this season and will likely remain one for now.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't train, won't play Tuesday Hofmann (illness) is out for Tuesday's match against Bayern Munich after not training Monday, according to Rune Gjerulff of Buli News.

Impact Hofmann will not make the call after his absence this weekend, as he appears to still be dealing with an illness. Luckily for the club, this is a minor absence, as is not a regular starter and last saw a start when facing Bochum in league play on Nov. 9. He will look ahead to their next contest for a return, likely not missing too much more time with an illness.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Hofmann is out for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen due to an illness, according to his club.

Impact Hofmann will not make it Saturday, as he is suffering from an illness that makes it too much to compete. He will look to make this a short-term injury and return against Bayern Munich in UCL play on Tuesday.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Hofmann (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Hofmann has returned from his thigh injuries, finding a spot on the bench after seven matches out. He didn't see regular time before his injury, only starting in four of his six appearances while going unused multiple times, so he will likely remain in a bench spot moving forward.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out with thigh injury Hofmann is out until the new year due to a muscle injury in his thigh, according to his club.

Impact Hofmann looks to have gone down this week in training, with the midfielder being announced out just ahead of game time. He will miss around a month with the issue, as the club confirmed he would be out until the new year. Luckily for the club, this isn't a major absence, as he has only started in four of his 13 appearances on the team sheet.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up Leverkusen's lone goal Hofmann had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing twice inaccurately and taking an off target shot during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Brest.

Impact Hofmann set up Florian Wirtz in the 24th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. Hofmann made his first Champions League start in the match as he's played in only three matches this season between the Bundesliga and UCL.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Hofmann scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Holstein Kiel.

Impact During the game's eighth minute, Timon Weiner's clearance attempt was deflected off Florian Wirtz and to Exequiel Palacios. The latter sent a through ball to Hofmann, who has his first goal in Bundesliga action since October last year.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Twelve goal contributions Hofmann scored five times and assisted seven during 32 appearances (26 starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Hofmann made the switch to Leverkusen and immediately became a major piece of the starting XI. The attacking midfielder was incredible alongside Florian Wirtz, providing depth and creativity to the attack. Hofmann has immediately made himself a crucial piece of the starting XI, even if he didn't match his totals from his final two seasons in Gladbach.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Hofmann had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing four times (two accurate) and creating five chances during Sunday's 5-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Hofmann entered the match in the 64th minute and set up Amine Adli in the 76th for Leverkusen's third goal. The assist was the first Bundesliga goal involvement since January for Hofmann.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No assist on four accurate crosses Hofmann registered one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (four accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 5-0 victory versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Hofmann did not directly contribute to the goal parade that ultimately clinched a Bundesliga championship for Bayer Leverkusen. Impressively, Hoffman did log more than three accurate crosses, the first time he has done so since October. Currently, the midfielder has 111 crosses (25 accurate) and 64 created chances across his 27 appearances this season.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No assist on four accurate crosses Hofmann registered one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (four accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 5-0 victory versus Werder Bremen.

Impact Hofmann did not directly contribute to the goal parade that ultimately clinched a Bundesliga championship for Bayer Leverkusen. Impressively, Hoffman did log more than three accurate crosses, the first time he has done so since October. Currently, the midfielder has 111 crosses (25 accurate) and 64 created chances across his 27 appearances this season.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting XI Hofmann (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Hoffenheim.

Impact Hofmann returns after missing Bayer's previous match ahead of the international break with an injury. The attacker makes his first league start since the opening match of the month as it's been over two months since his last goal involvement.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Hofmann (undisclosed) was active in team training ahead of Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim, Bild reports.

Impact Hofmann got back in full team training Monday after coming off with an injury before the international break. The midfielder should be back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim, assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in first half Hofmann was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Thursday's clash with Qarabag.

Impact Hofmann made it just 28 minutes before he was forced off in the midfield. Exequiel Palacios came on to replace Hofmann for the remainder of the match. If Hofmann is ruled out for an extended period of time that would open an extended role for Nathan Tella in attacking midfield.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from corner kick Hofmann had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing eight times (two accurate) and creating four chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leipzig.

Impact Hofmann set up Jonathan Tah from a corner kick in the 63rd minute assisting Leverkusen's second goal while tying for the team-high with eight crosses in the match. The goal involvement was Hofmann's first in the Bundesliga since November despite creating 10 chances and crossing 19 times over his last three league starts.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, chances created Hofmann took two shots (one on goal), crossed 11 times (two accurate) and created four chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Augsburg.

Impact Hofmann was held off the scoresheet but led Leverkusen in both crosses and chances created in the match. The attacker hasn't scored or assisted in his last three matches but has taken four shots, created six chances and crossed 13 times over the same amount of games.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal against Union Berlin Hofmann assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 4-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Hofmann assisted Odilon Kossounou in the 57th minute for the second goal of the game. He registered the most crosses in the game along with teammate Alejandro Grimaldo. He created three chances and also made an interception. He has three goal involvements in the last four games in all competitions and also has five goals and five assists in 11 appearances in the league.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists ahead of halftime Hofmann had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots and crossing three times (one accurate) during Saturday's 3-2 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Hofmann set up Alejandro Grimaldo just ahead of halftime to assist Leverkusen's second goal. Hofmann has four goal involvements in his last four Bundesliga starts while creating 13 chances and crossing 19 times over the same timeframe.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eventual game winner Hofmann scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing nine times (two accurate) and creating three chances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Freiburg.

Impact Hofmann found the back of the net in the 60th minute, scoring what would end up being the game winning goal while leading Leverkusen with nine crosses in the match. The goal was Hofmann's second in his past three Bundesliga matches to go along with four shots, 12 chances created and 16 crosses.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in two of three goals Hofmann scored a goal and had an assist while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing six times (four accurate) and creating eight chances during Sunday's 3-0 win over Koln.

Impact Hofmann opened the scoring with a goal in the 22nd minute before setting up Victor Boniface in the 67th while leading Leverkusen in both crosses and chances created in the match. Hofmann has four goals and three assists through his opening seven Bundesliga appearances while his 21 chances created are third most in the league through Sunday's match.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores for third week running Hofmann scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 win over Mainz.

Impact Hofmann is in great form with four goals in five and one in each of his last three appearances. He is coming off of three consecutive seasons of at least 17 goal involvements and is a key cog of the Leverkusen attack.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goals in two straight Hofmann scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal), crossing four times inaccurately and creating a chance during Sunday's 4-1 win over Heidenheim.

Impact Hofmann found the back of the net in the 63rd minute scoring what would end up being the game winning goal for Leverkusen. Hofmann has goals in two straight matches and three of his last four in all competitions as a locked in starter in attack for Leverkusen.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First Leverkusen assist Hofmann had an assist while taking four shots (three on goal), crossing three times inaccurately and creating three chances during Saturday's 5-1 win over Darmstadt.

Impact Hofmann found the back of the net in the 67th minute scoring his first goal with Leverkusen while tying for the team-high with three chances created. The goal was Hofmann's third goal involvement in as many matches as he's partnering Florian Wirtz in attacking midfield just behind a central striker.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against former club Hofmann had an assist while taking five shots (three on goal), crossing four times inaccurately and creating three chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Hofmann set up Jonathan Tah in first half stoppage time assisting Leverkusen's second goal of the match. It's two assists in as many matches to start his Leverkusen career for Hofmann as he's also taken six shots, crossed ten times and created seven chances through the first two match days.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in club debut Hofmann had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing six times (three accurate), creating four chances and making five tackles (winning all five) during Saturday's 3-2 w...

Impact Hofmann set up Jonathan Tah in the 35th minute assisting Leverkusen's second goal of the match to highlight his debut for the club. Hofmann is a veteran of the Bundesliga with 48 goals and 51 assists in 214 appearances with Gladbach and is a valued addition for an ambitious Leverkusen side.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE