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HSV faces Eintracht Frankfurt in just a few hours. To end the year on a high note, the substitutes could possibly play a decisive role.

With five substitutions now allowed, the “jokers” are playing an increasingly important role. Hamburger SV had to wait until the end of October for the first goal by a player who didn’t start in the lineup. Robert Glatzel secured progression in the cup in Heidenheim back then by converting a penalty. Since then, substitutes have regularly influenced the course of the game.

In the last four competitive matches, they have always found the net. Even in the recent 1:4 defeat in Hoffenheim, Rayan Philippe, who came on at halftime, managed to score the consolation goal. In the previous matches, the jokers played an even bigger role. For example, substitute Yussuf Poulsen scored the 3:2 winning goal in the derby against Werder Bremen after a wonderful assist from Miro Muheim, who also started on the bench.

HSV with a solid position in the joker table

In the DFB Cup, Bakery Jatta needed only eight minutes after coming on in extra time to score the temporary 1:0. However, HSV couldn’t hold onto the lead. They managed to do so in the home match against Stuttgart, when the co-production of two substitutes secured the celebrated 2:1. Fabio Baldé sprinted at top speed across the pitch and set up Fábio Vieira, who had also only come on in the 67th minute.

In total, HSV has recorded six goal involvements by substitutes in league play—starting with Königsdörffer’s last-minute equalizer against Dortmund. This puts them in ninth place within the Bundesliga. Standing out alongside FC Bayern Munich, who are known for their excellently staffed bench, is fellow promoted team Cologne. Coach Lukas Kwasniok’s changes have contributed to 15 goals—a remarkable record that has played a major role in keeping his team out of the relegation battle so far.

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The fewest joker goals are recorded by FC Augsburg and FSV Mainz 05—two teams that are ranked below HSV in the table. To what extent the substitutes will make an impact in today’s home match against Eintracht Frankfurt remains to be seen. With Yussuf Poulsen and Jean-Luc Dompé out—and Vieira’s participation still in doubt—players who usually come off the bench are moving into the starting lineup. As a result, players who have recently seen little playing time, like Immanuel Pherai or Emir Sahiti, could get minutes they want to make the most of. This could help HSV’s joker streak continue.

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