Grønbaek and Moffi on the way back? Polzin reveals all | OneFootball

HSV are using the international break on the one hand for a friendly against FC Copenhagen. On the other, injured first-team players are also to be reintegrated into the squad.

This applies in particular to Albert Grønbaek and Terem Moffi, with the absence of the Danish playmaker especially painful. He had shone with two assists in the recent 2-1 win over Cologne before suffering a torn muscle fiber in his right thigh while on international duty against Norway. It quickly became clear that he was facing several weeks on the sidelines.

However, Merlin Polzin was able to provide a positive update on Tuesday. “Albert has already made good progress inside the stadium. He is working in the gym and has already been able to increase his workload,” the head coach reported. According to Bild, HSV are hopeful that the 25-year-old could possibly be an option again as early as the home game against VfB Stuttgart (17 October). In that case, he would only miss the away trip to TSG Hoffenheim (10 October).

Polzin provides further updates on injured HSV players

The situation surrounding Moffi, on the other hand, is a little more complicated. The striker has not been able to take part in team training since the Cologne match. The reason is persistent knee problems. Although the Nigerian has meanwhile completed some initial light running sessions on the pitch, a return to full team training is still not yet on the cards.

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“With Terem, the situation is that the joint has reacted a little. We have to see how things develop for him over the course of this week,” Polzin explained. However, Moffi will definitely play no part in the upcoming friendly against FC Copenhagen (4 October).

Patience is also required with other HSV professionals. Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit is back training with the team after his syndesmosis ligament tear, but according to Polzin, a return to action is still a long way off. In addition, Bakery Jatta is currently working individually, while Nicolas Capaldo is expected to rejoin full team training soon after a managed workload period.

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