After DFB-Pokal break: Special HSV milestone for Dompé | OneFootball

Jean-Luc Dompé only followed the DFB Cup victory over Heidenheim from Hamburg. However, against Cologne, the Frenchman will not only make his return but also celebrate a special milestone.

After the successful cup evening in Heidenheim, Jean-Luc Dompé is looking forward to a personal highlight. While his teammates celebrated reaching the DFB Cup round of 16 on Tuesday evening, the Frenchman watched the match at home on TV. Coach Merlin Polzin had given the winger a short break due to ongoing Achilles tendon issues. "Jean-Luc has been in pain for several weeks. Therefore, it was necessary to reduce the strain," Polzin explained his decision.

The short forced break comes at the right time, as Dompé has a very special game ahead this weekend: The 30-year-old is expected to play his 100th competitive match in an HSV jersey during the away game in Cologne. In his previous 99 appearances, the lively left winger has achieved an impressive 49 goal involvements, including 16 goals and 33 assists. This means Dompé was involved in a goal every two games on average. His performances were particularly important in the past promotion season, where the fan favorite became the league's top assist provider.

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Even in a higher league, the Frenchman has already made an impact: After injury concerns in the summer, he has now made five starting appearances. On the 6th matchday against 1. FSV Mainz 05, he scored his first Bundesliga goal.

He is likely to be particularly motivated on Sunday, as Dompé has fond memories of the RheinEnergieSTADION. Most recently, HSV won the opening match of the 2024/2025 second division season there 2-1.

With the momentum of the cup success and a fit-again Jean-Luc Dompé, HSV now aims to make their mark in the top division in the Rhineland. With a victory, the Rothosen could match the points of the strong fellow promoted team.

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