Positive HSV news: Poulsen set for return to the squad! | OneFootball

At HSV, ahead of the home game against Union Berlin, much attention is focused on two attacking players who have been sorely missed recently.

While there are still unanswered questions regarding the recently suspended Jean-Luc Dompé, there are clear positive signals for captain Yussuf Poulsen. The Danish striker injured his ankle about two months ago. It has been a lengthy affair, but now his comeback seems within reach.

This week, Poulsen completed full team training for the first time, and the medical department has given the green light. Accordingly, assistant coach Loic Favé, who stood in for the ill Merlin Polzin on Thursday, expressed optimism. “Yussi is getting better and better. We’ll discuss things later as a coaching team and also take into account the impressions from tomorrow’s final training session. He is definitely an option for the squad,” Favé made clear.

The Hamburger Abendblatt also ventured a prediction, suggesting that Poulsen could be involved against the Köpenicker as a substitute.

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The situation is more complex with Dompé. Athletically, the Frenchman is fully fit again after overcoming Achilles tendon problems. However, a recent drunk driving incident cost him two games. The club suspended him for the matches against Bayern (2:2) and Heidenheim (2:0). Now the question is whether he will be pardoned as early as this weekend.

Favé emphasized: “Jean-Luc has participated in everything this week. We’ll also discuss him within the coaching team and see if he makes the squad. I perceive that he wants to give something back to the team and the club. That’s the reaction we expect.”

While Dompé’s return is still uncertain and a starting spot seems out of the question, the signs for Poulsen clearly point to a comeback. For HSV, these are certainly positive news ahead of the clash with their table neighbors from the capital.

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