No exit after all? HSV reserve hopes for his chance! | OneFootball

Daniel Elfadli has recently been linked several times with a departure from HSV. Now, however, the defensive all-rounder has apparently made an initial decision. And it points to him staying at the Volkspark.

Just a few weeks ago, a departure for the 29-year-old seemed entirely possible. Elfadli endured a difficult first Bundesliga season and was anything but happy with his role. While he had still been one of the team’s most important performers during the promotion campaign, he found himself on the bench more and more often in the top flight.

Now, however, Mopo reports that the German-Libyan wants to take a different path. Instead of pushing for a quick move, Elfadli wants to use pre-season to prove himself at HSV. With performance testing beginning in early July, this marks a fresh start for him.

The sporting developments of recent months are likely to have caused plenty of frustration. In 15 of his 21 league appearances, Elfadli only came on as a substitute. The end of the season was especially bitter: across the last five matches, he played a total of just eleven minutes.

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Elfadli wants to earn a stay at HSV

Expectations had been high after promotion. Sporting director Claus Costa even believed Elfadli had the potential to take the next step in his career. However, injuries, a suspension, shaky performances such as the one against VfL Wolfsburg, and strong competition in Hamburg’s defense led to him losing his regular place.

Even so, the veteran wants to stay — although much will certainly depend on what role coach Merlin Polzin sees for him going forward. The situation at center-back in particular could still change in the coming weeks. Following the end of Luka Vuskovic’s loan spell, there is an urgent need for action there.

Elfadli wants to monitor the situation closely and force his way into contention in training. But if it still becomes clear that his playing time will remain limited, he could push for a transfer later in the summer.

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