Concern for Grønbaek: HSV give positive update | OneFootball

Initial fears do not appear to be confirmed. After Albert Grønbaek had to be substituted due to injury during HSV’s 2-2 draw against OSC Lille, the club has sent cautiously positive signals.

According to information the club provided to the media present shortly after the final whistle, there is currently nothing to suggest a serious knee injury.

The images during the match had initially caused major concern. In the 51st minute, the Dane remained on the ground following a challenge with Lille player Isaac Cossier, immediately grabbed his left knee, and called for the medical staff.

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Shortly afterwards, the 25-year-old had to be substituted and left the pitch supported by team doctor Götz Welsch and physio Tim Roussis. With the opening competitive match in the DFB-Pokal against SC Verl just two weeks away, anxiety around the Volkspark was understandably high.

HSV cautiously optimistic

All the more relieved the club officials are likely to have been by the initial findings. According to HSV, Grønbaek mainly suffered a deep cut to the knee, which is now being treated. At first, there were no indications of a serious injury. In addition, those in charge saw it as a positive sign that, after treatment, the Dane did not need to be taken away for further measures and was instead able to watch the match from the bench. An MRI is also not planned for the time being.

Comments from within the HSV camp are also giving cause for hope. Captain Nicolai Remberg reported a brief exchange with his teammate after the final whistle. Grønbaek had complained of pain, but the club doctors’ initial examinations had been positive. That is why he currently assumes that the pain is worse than the actual injury. “But I’m not a doctor,” the captain added with a grin.

Coach Merlin Polzin was a little more cautious. “I only saw him briefly just now, gave him a high five, and he smiled,” said the coach. At the same time, he admitted that the incident on the pitch had initially left a worrying impression. “Honestly, it didn’t look good.”

So it is still too early to give the all-clear. However, the initial signals from HSV give hope that the injury scare surrounding Grønbaek will turn out to be far less serious than first feared.

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