Bitter HSV blow before the DFB-Pokal: another defender ruled out | OneFootball

HSV will have to do without two defenders for their competitive opener. In addition to Warmed Omari, who was already ruled out, Miro Muheim will also miss the DFB-Pokal match against third-division side SC Verl next Monday (24 August).

Muheim had already been forced to scale back last week due to adductor problems and missed the final friendly against FC Toulouse (2:1). On Wednesday, the Swiss player also only completed an individual session. According to information from Mopo, he will not be fit in time for the match in Verl.

Louis Lemke will therefore take his place on the left flank. The 16-year-old has long since earned more playing time with a strong pre-season and will now actually get the chance to start the first competitive match of the season.

Omari will not have that opportunity. The centre-back will miss not only the match in Verl due to a shoulder injury, but in all likelihood also HSV’s Bundesliga opener. On Wednesday, the Rothosen officially announced that the Comoros international is being treated conservatively and will be unavailable for the time being.

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HSV in the DFB-Pokal with Capaldo and Poulsen

There is, however, also positive news from the HSV treatment room. Nicolás Capaldo and Yussuf Poulsen, who had been rested for the friendly in Toulouse due to minor issues, were able to complete large parts of team training again on Wednesday. As things stand, there is nothing standing in the way of their involvement in the DFB-Pokal.

Meanwhile, new signing Sebastiaan Bornauw is likely to be called upon immediately in central defence. The Belgian completed his first session with the team on Wednesday and could already make his HSV debut in Verl. Together with Jordan Torunarigha (left) and Nicolas Capaldo (right), he is expected to form the new back three.

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