Comeback party against Wolfsburg? The latest on HSV’s injured players! | OneFootball

Despite missing three regular players, HSV managed to impress against RB Leipzig. At least two key players might now return to the squad.

At Hamburger SV, there is growing hope for a recovery in personnel ahead of the Bundesliga clash against VfL Wolfsburg (October 25, 3:30 PM). Coach Merlin Polzin might have a bit more selection for the northern duel, although some players' participation is still uncertain.

The main focus is on Giorgi Gocholeishvili. The Georgian right-back had an unfortunate collision with the goalpost during training last week, resulting in a nasal fracture. Since then, the loan player from Shakhtar Donetsk, who has been performing very convincingly, has been working individually on his comeback.

"He is no longer in pain, now we are just waiting for the mask," Polzin explained during the team training on Tuesday. Only with this custom-made mask is Gocholeishvili allowed to engage in tackles again. Otherwise, the risk would be too great. Once the face protection is available, it will be tested to see if he feels comfortable with it. A participation against Wolfsburg is therefore not ruled out, but still uncertain.

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HSV hopes for Vieira's participation!

The situation looks a bit better for Fabio Vieira. The Portuguese midfielder, surprisingly loaned from FC Arsenal on deadline day, has served his red card suspension and largely overcome his knee problems. The 25-year-old plans to increase his workload during the week. "Then we'll see if it makes sense to be in the squad or play for the weekend," said Polzin. Currently, a substitute appearance is considered the most likely scenario.

However, Waled Omari fans will have to be patient for a while longer. After his surgery on the lateral ligament with syndesmosis involvement, the defender is still on crutches. According to Bild, his goal is a comeback in January after the winter break.

Meanwhile, HSV can report positive news from their own youth ranks: Top talent Louis Lemke, who recently extended his contract, was allowed to train with the professionals for the first time on Tuesday.

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