Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger will not make his comeback from a shoulder injury this year after club doctors advised him against playing in this month's league and German Cup matches.
Schweinsteiger, who underwent surgery for a broken shoulder in early November, was hoping to get some match practice before the winter break but doctors told him it was too soon.
"The risk is still too high," said Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes. "I would have liked to have him with me and he is obviously a bit disappointed but now at least he can be fit for January 2 [start of training]."
"One of [Mitchell Weiser] and [Fabian Schnellhardt] will travel to Munich," said coach Stale Solbakken.
"I had hoped for this chance to come earlier. I am impatient. I want to play in the Bundesliga again," said Hildebrand, who signed as a free agent after his contract with Sporting Lisbon ended following last season.
