Quick HSV exit? Captain Yussuf Poulsen has his say! | OneFootball

Yussuf Poulsen had imagined his first year at HSV very differently. The Dane has endured an absolutely disastrous season.

Since arriving last summer, Poulsen has been derailed by no fewer than five injuries and has made just twelve appearances. He is currently still dealing with the aftermath of a thigh injury. In the northern derby against Werder Bremen (Saturday, 3:30 p.m.), he will once again only be watching from the stands.

Even so, Poulsen still wants to make an impact in the final stretch of the season. “I’m right on schedule,” he confirmed in an interview with Mopo. “This week I was back training individually with the ball on the pitch, and I hope to be back with the team soon. I’m feeling very good.”

It will probably no longer be enough for a full 90-minute appearance, but he is still “eager even for 15, 20 or 30 minutes of playing time,” Poulsen said.

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Will Poulsen still be playing for HSV next season?

So the plan for the coming weeks is clear. But does Poulsen have a future in an HSV shirt beyond the summer? One thing is also clear: as things stand, those in charge had expected significantly more from his signing.

It had been factored in that the 31-year-old would miss games from time to time, but even the club’s sporting decision-makers were likely surprised by the sheer number of injuries. For that reason, quite a few fans are calling for the club to end its cooperation with Poulsen early despite his contract running until 2027.

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The player himself, however, is not keen on that idea. “For me, the situation is relatively clear,” said Poulsen. “We’ll achieve our goal — and I’ll still be playing for HSV next season. My contract is running, and hopefully in my second year I’ll be fit much more often than in the first year.”

Regardless of this individual case, the Rothosen may be facing a major reshuffle up front. Damion Downs (only on loan), Ransford Königsdörffer (contract expiring) and Robert Glatzel (unhappy with his playing time) could all leave the club.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.