Poulsen injured again: will HSV sign a new striker now? | OneFootball

After Yussuf Poulsen suffered another injury during training with the Danish national team, alarm bells are ringing in Hamburg. Will a new striker arrive as early as this winter?

At HSV, concerns about their own attacking line are growing. The focus of current discussions is particularly on Yussuf Poulsen. The Danish summer signing was supposed to lead the way as captain and figurehead, but since his arrival, he has been repeatedly plagued by injuries.

Now, the 31-year-old has suffered another thigh injury. It happened during team training while on international duty with Denmark. Although the association describes it as a “minor injury,” Poulsen is expected to miss the match against FC Augsburg. An exact diagnosis is still pending, but the mood surrounding the striker is increasingly tense. Officially, HSV management remains calm, but internally, impatience is said to be growing significantly.

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Sporting director Claus Costa, whose contract was extended on Friday, is therefore likely to be active in the transfer market this winter. According to the Hamburger Abendblatt, planning is already underway, as the alternatives at center forward offer little reason for reassurance.

Although Ransford Königsdörffer scored his first Bundesliga goal against Borussia Dortmund (1:1), overall he has fallen short of expectations. In addition, his contract is expiring, so a departure in the summer is conceivable. Things look different, but not much more promising, for Robert Glatzel: The veteran plays only a minor role under coach Merlin Polzin and, despite a contract until 2027, could push for a move in the winter.

The consequence: HSV will probably have to take action in January. A new striker could serve as short-term cover for the injury-prone Poulsen as well as a long-term precaution against possible departures.

Financial arguments do not stand in the way. CFO Eric Huwer recently confirmed the club’s full ability to act after a multi-million euro profit. No specific names are circulating yet, but the signs are mounting: HSV is likely to sign a new goal-getter in the near future.

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