Ex-Brentford striker suffers ‘potentially life-threatening’ injury as two stars rushed to hospital after collision

A FORMER Championship striker was rushed to hospital after suffering a “potentially life-threatening” injury in a Bundesliga relegation match.

Ex-Brentford forward Philipp Hofmann was involved in a nasty collision with Marvin Pieringer during VfL Bochum’s 0-0 draw at Heidenheim on Friday.

GettyVfL Bochum’s Philipp Hofmann suffered a ‘potentially life-threatening’ injury[/caption] EPAHofmann underwent minor surgery after a rib fracture caused a lung collapse[/caption] Hofmann...