Blow: HSV guest Pollersbeck gets injured in training! | OneFootball

Scare for the HSV youth team: former goalkeeper Julian Pollersbeck was injured during the U21’s training session on Wednesday and had to leave early.

The 31-year-old, who is currently keeping fit with the Rothosen as a training guest, dislocated a finger in the process. According to a report by Bild, Pollersbeck screamed in pain across the pitch before the medical staff stepped in and tried to put the affected joint back into place. The goalkeeper was then taken to the dressing room in an electric cart.

At least the all-clear came quickly. At present, it is not believed that the injury will lead to a lengthy spell out. Even so, the setback comes at an unfortunate time for Pollersbeck.

The former HSV keeper has been without a club since the end of his stint at Jahn Regensburg and is looking for a new challenge. Most recently, the Bavaria-born goalkeeper had introduced himself to newly promoted second-division side Energie Cottbus and completed several training sessions there. After convincing performances, a move initially seemed quite realistic.

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In the end, however, the team from Lusatia decided against a transfer. Coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz pointed to the complicated goalkeeper situation in the squad. Pollersbeck sees himself as a number one between the posts. At Energie, however, that role is already intended for new signing Marcel Lotka. In addition, the club also signed Kevin Kratzsch from Rot-Weiß Oberhausen.

Former HSV keeper hopes for a new opportunity

For that reason, Pollersbeck is currently keeping fit with HSV’s U21 on his own request. This arrangement makes good sense for both sides. While the youth team gains an experienced goalkeeper for training, the former Bundesliga keeper can stay in shape for potential interested clubs.

With 51 competitive appearances in an HSV shirt, Pollersbeck played more matches for Hamburg than for any other club in his career. After spells at Lyon, Lorient, Magdeburg and Regensburg, the goalkeeper is now hoping for his next opportunity. Fortunately, the finger injury is not expected to hold him back for too long.

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