Decision with consequences? HSV turn up the heat on unwanted players | OneFootball

A seat in the stands can sometimes say more in professional football than any public statement. HSV sent just such a signal at their first home game of the year.

The message was directed at a player whose future at Volkspark is already on shaky ground. The omission of Emir Sahiti from the squad against Borussia Mönchengladbach (0:0) was much more than just a snapshot in time.

The midfielder, who was a regular during last season’s promotion run and at the start of this season, was recently among a number of players who were hit by illness. For this reason, Sahiti and others missed the match against SC Freiburg (1:2). However, in the days that followed, he regained his fitness.

The Kosovan is now fully fit again, with no athletic limitations playing a role. Nevertheless, HSV coach Merlin Polzin decided not to give him a spot in the matchday squad. Even youth player Omar Megeed was preferred. For Sahiti, whose contract runs until 2027, this is another clear signal.

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Because in sporting terms, the 27-year-old hasn’t had a foot in the door at Volkspark for months. After two brief Bundesliga appearances at the start of the season, he has only found himself on the bench or in the stands. Only in the DFB Cup round of 16 against Holstein Kiel (3:5 on penalties) was Sahiti given a chance as a substitute. Despite his valued demeanor, he is internally considered a clear candidate for sale.

As Mopo reports, the squad decision against Gladbach is likely to have further increased the pressure for a transfer. HSV wants to significantly reduce its squad before the end of the transfer window and has once again made it clear who lacks perspective. Following the departure of Anssi Suhonen, more deals are expected in the coming days. Whether Sahiti will be among them will be revealed by February 2 at the latest.

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