HSV: Lokonga or Vieira? Here’s what Polzin says! | OneFootball

Before the away game against 1. FC Köln, HSV coach Merlin Polzin has to answer a few personnel questions. The decision between Albert Sambi Lokonga and Fábio Vieira is particularly open.

After the latter player returned from his red card suspension, he initially had to take a seat on the bench in the home game against Wolfsburg (0:1) and replaced the once again convincing Albert Sambi Lokonga after 64 minutes. Lokonga, in turn, was rested as a precaution during the week in the cup match in Heidenheim, which Hamburger SV won 1-0 thanks to a penalty earned by Fábio Vieira.

Before the guest appearance at 1. FC Köln, the question arises once again as to who will be allowed to play alongside the undisputed Nicolai Remberg in the central midfield. “I am happy to be able to make these decisions. I really appreciate it,” Merlin Polzin said at the press conference without revealing his plans. “Having such qualities is not a luxury problem. It is an incredible opportunity to be able to choose from these players.”

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HSV: Caution with Capaldo

A combination of the two footballingly outstanding professionals in the squad still does not seem to be an issue for Polzin due to the system. In the 3-4-3 system, which requires a sweeper like Remberg, there is only one spot available for a technically skilled central midfielder. Therefore, the coach created a new role for Nicolás Capaldo. The vice-captain moved into central defense but was absent due to calf problems in Heidenheim.

He subsequently trained in moderation but could still be part of the starting eleven in Köln. “That was more of a precautionary measure. The goal is for everyone to be available in the final training session,” said Polzin. Jordan Torunarigha would have to make way for Capaldo. Additionally, Daniel Heuer Fernandes returns to the goalposts for Daniel Peretz, and the rested Jean-Luc Dompé takes his usual role on the left wing instead of Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit.

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