City derby in doubt? Polzin discusses two HSV injuries | OneFootball

Contrary to expectations, HSV had to do without Sambi Lokonga against Borussia Mönchengladbach. Nicolas Capaldo also left the game injured.

Are the two key players at risk of missing the upcoming city derby against FC St. Pauli (January 23, 8:30 PM)? Merlin Polzin was able to alleviate this concern for HSV fans about an hour after the final whistle against Gladbach.

"He took a knock on the calf during training," said the coach about Lokonga. Somewhat surprisingly, the midfielder was not in the squad on Saturday afternoon. "That's why he wasn't able to play today." But the all-clear followed immediately: "It's nothing serious. The goal is for him to be available again on Friday."

The same likely applies to Capaldo. The Argentine, who led the Rothosen onto the field as captain against Gladbach, was substituted after 68 minutes due to injury. The background was slight thigh problems that had already appeared during the week. "His way of playing football is very intense. He then felt that there was a bit of tightness in the thigh and didn't want to take any risks." Against St. Pauli, however, his protégé will be back in the game, assured Polzin.

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HSV's focus turns to Millerntor: "We always want to win against St. Pauli"

These positive news are of enormous importance for HSV. After all, the Rothosen still have a score to settle with the city rival from the Reeperbahn. In the first leg, they suffered a clear and deserved 0-2 defeat at their home Volksparkstadion.

How important the derby against the hated neighbor is to the fans became clear once again after the final whistle. The North Stand passionately rallied their team for the away game at Millerntor. "We always wanted to win against St. Pauli," assured Miro Muheim to the supporters and emphasized: "We are really looking forward to the game." With a victory in the direct duel, HSV could pull away by a solid eight points from the Kiezkickers.

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