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Against Heidenheim, HSV secured their first victory and improved enormously compared to the previous weeks. Will the same eleven players get another chance?

Before the tough away game at 1. FC Union Berlin (September 28, 7:30 PM), there are many indications that Hamburger SV will stick with their recently successful lineup. Especially in the defensive line, coach Merlin Polzin does not seem to be planning any experiments.

The focus is on Daniel Elfadli, who played as the left center-back in the back three for the first time in the 2-1 win over 1. FC Heidenheim. He delivered a solid performance there and recommended himself for further appearances. “The guys did well on the pitch, which is why I see little potential in bringing in someone who hasn’t been involved for a while,” Polzin was recently quoted as saying by Mopo.

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HSV: Torunarigha not yet ready for the starting eleven

This means that summer signing Jordan Torunarigha will remain on the sidelines for now. The 28-year-old has overcome his Achilles tendon problems and trained fully with the team for the first time this week, but according to his coach, it is still too early for a starting appearance. “After the weeks he was out, we want to bring Jordan back in step by step,” Polzin emphasized.

Alongside Elfadli, Warmed Omari and Luka Vušković are also expected to keep their places. The stability provided by the back three introduced during pre-season is seen as the foundation on which HSV wants to build in their fight against relegation. Torunarigha is expected to be back in the squad on Sunday for the first time, but if anything, he will likely play a role as a substitute. A possible starting appearance is not expected before Matchday 6 against 1. FSV Mainz 05 (October 5, 5:30 PM) at the earliest.

For Polzin, this kind of personnel continuity is a deliberate signal: after a largely botched start to the season, HSV finally wants to ensure consistency and secure their second win in a row during their visit to the Alte Försterei.

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