'A special day' – Poulsen ready for Leipzig return! | OneFootball

Due to injury, Yussuf Poulsen was only able to help HSV on the pitch to a limited extent. Ironically, he is set to make his comeback at RB Leipzig, where he spent the majority of his career.

Accordingly, Yussuf Poulsen continues to enjoy great respect at his former club and is expected to receive a warm welcome with a choreography in the stadium on Saturday. “Those were twelve outstanding years. We experienced many great moments and met many wonderful people. It’s hard to pick out one special moment. But the two promotions stand out for me, because they were the first building blocks of my career,” he said in an interview with Sport Bild.

Poulsen joined Leipzig when they were still in the 3rd division, made the leap to the top flight and the Champions League, and played a total of 425 competitive matches. With HSV, he will be playing as a guest at the Zentralstadion for the first time: “It will be a special day, and my family and my mother from Denmark will be there as well. I’m looking forward to playing in this stadium again. And I’m curious to see what it will feel like to face Leipzig as an opponent.”

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Poulsen looks forward to seeing former teammates

The Dane will also meet some players with whom he formed part of Leipzig’s leadership core for several seasons: “I played with many of the current players, including Willi Orban, Lukas Klostermann, Peter Gulacsi, and Kevin Kampl – I spent several years with them, so I still have a connection to Leipzig.” There seems to be a particularly close bond with Orban: “Willi was certainly one of my most frequent opponents. We had many intense duels during training weeks. If the moment for a duel comes on Saturday, it will surely be the same.”

The possibility of a direct encounter exists, as Poulsen, who has been plagued by injuries since arriving at HSV, is fit to play again. “The medical department has a straightforward plan that I stick to. That’s why my training load is still being managed from time to time. I’m feeling good. I hope the time of setbacks is now over,” explained the 31-year-old.

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He continued: “I have to get back into rhythm, just play matches. Then, step by step, I’ll get back to my 100 percent.” Therefore, Poulsen will most likely have to start on the bench. He already proved in the opening match against Borussia Mönchengladbach that he can make an impact as a substitute. Perhaps his first goal will come precisely at his old stomping ground.

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