Another setback: HSV star injured again on international duty | OneFootball

After just a few days, HSV captain Yussuf Poulsen has to end his stay with the Danish national team. The reason is a bitter one.

What was supposed to be a joyful comeback ultimately turned into a bitter disappointment: Only three days after his surprising call-up to the Danish national team, Yussuf Poulsen has to pack his bags again. The 31-year-old HSV striker was injured during the training camp in Helsingør and will miss the upcoming international matches against Belarus and Scotland.

The Danish association mentioned in its statement only a "slight injury," but the news is likely to cause significant concern in Hamburg. Poulsen, actually planned as captain and leading player at HSV, was in the starting lineup for the first time this season against Borussia Dortmund (1:1) just last weekend. Previously, he had been struggling with muscular problems for weeks. Now, the next setback follows in an already challenging phase.

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HSV: Duration of Poulsen's absence still unknown

How severe the injury actually is remains unclear for now. At HSV, they will closely monitor the situation regardless, as Poulsen is considered an absolute cornerstone in the fight to stay in the league. Coach Merlin Polzin emphasized once again during yesterday's test match against FC Groningen (6:3) how sensitively they handle the striker's workload: "We are in close contact with the national team because his workload management is a constant topic."

Particularly bitter: Poulsen actually wanted to use the international matches to recommend himself again for the Danish squad. His last international match was already a year ago. Looking ahead to the World Cup in the summer of 2026, it is now becoming tight for him. Because only in March would the veteran have another chance to prove himself. And his current nomination already came as a surprise to many observers.

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