Lemke and Nandja start: this HSV XI must deliver in Verl! | OneFootball

In the first round of the DFB-Pokal, HSV face third-division side SC Verl. This is the XI coach Merlin Polzin is sending into the match.

In goal, the Rothosen coach is placing his trust in Sander Tangvik. The talented Norwegian is set to get some match practice in the cup, while Daniel Heuer Fernandes will instead take over in the Bundesliga.

The personnel situation in defense, however, is far less comfortable. Due to injuries, HSV will be without Miro Muheim, Warmed Omari, and Jordan Torunarigha in Verl. Polzin is therefore relying on Bakery Jatta, Nicolas Capaldo, new signing Sebastiaan Bornauw, Shafiq Nandja, and 16-year-old Louis Lemke.

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Daka starts in HSV attack

In central midfield, meanwhile, the Bundesliga side can count on established personnel. Captain Nicolai Remberg will be joined by his deputy Sambi Lokonga. The two attacking midfield roles will be filled by standout preseason performer Albert Grønbaek and Martin Adeline.

Patson Daka has won the battle for the only open spot up front. Yussuf Poulsen will start on the bench for now. New signing Terem Moffi is not yet part of the squad in Verl.

HSV’s lineup at a glance: Tangvik, Jatta, Capaldo, Bornauw, Nandja, Lemke, Remberg, Lokonga, Grønbaek, Adeline, Daka

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