Hope for HSV: key player set for swift comeback? | OneFootball

After five Bundesliga games without a win, positive news is currently scarce at HSV. But there is a glimmer of hope.

The personnel situation at Hamburger SV could noticeably ease just in time for the intense English week. On Sunday, three players stood out during the reserve training: Daniel Elfadli, Yussuf Poulsen, and Emir Sahiti. The trio worked under the watchful eye of rehab coach Sebastian Capel, with one professional in particular showing noticeable progress.

The player in question is center-back Daniel Elfadli, who recently had to pause due to a muscle fiber tear in the adductor area. The 28-year-old already completed a session with the ball and more intense running on Sunday. According to Bild information, the internal hope is that Elfadli will be fit to play in the upcoming English week, which will be extremely significant for HSV with three home games in just a few days.

If everything goes according to plan, he could even return to the squad as early as next Sunday. This would make him a candidate to take Jordan Torunarigha's place in the back three.

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Two more HSV comebacks?

The situation is less clear for Yussuf Poulsen. The forward is dealing with a muscle fiber tear in the hip area. It is already his third muscular injury since his summer transfer from Leipzig. Accordingly, the coaching team and doctors are acting cautiously. A specific comeback date is still pending for him.

The situation appears much more positive for Emir Sahiti. The Kosovar winger was actually supposed to be in the squad against Augsburg but complained of muscular problems at short notice. On Sunday, he completed his reduced rehab program without any issues. The plan is for Sahiti to return to team training on Tuesday.

For HSV, the prospect of several returnees comes at the right time. In the upcoming home triple-header, the promoted team urgently needs success stories to get back on the winning track after some challenging weeks. With only one point from the last five Bundesliga games, the Red Shorts currently rank 14th.

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