Poulsen set for a return to his old flame? | OneFootball

Since his arrival at Hamburger SV, Yussuf Poulsen has repeatedly struggled with physical problems. His competitive match comeback could take place of all places at RB Leipzig, his long-time employer.

Yussuf Poulsen spent a total of twelve years with HSV’s upcoming opponent, making 425 competitive appearances. For his new club, however, he has only played twice so far. Even during pre-season, the striker was repeatedly hampered by minor injuries. Yesterday, Wednesday, he at least played one half in an internal test match lasting two times 30 minutes against a selection made up of U21 and U19 players.

Unlike the currently also struggling Emir Sahiti, he did not score in the 3-1 win, but according to Bild information, he put in a very committed performance. “We have the hope and conviction that Yussi will get back on track. We are in contact with our various departments to support him optimally. He will be built up step by step,” emphasized sporting director Claus Costa.

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HSV: Poulsen plays a big role off the pitch as well

However, he also admitted: “If we look purely at his playing time, it’s not what we had imagined. And not what he had imagined when he moved here.” Nevertheless, Poulsen, who was immediately chosen as captain, plays an important role, as Costa made clear: “Yussi helps a lot with everything that happens off the pitch. We hope that at some point he can help the team on the field. In the second half, when he’s on the bench, he doesn’t just chat, he coaches and pushes the U19 central defender.”

In addition, the Dane from Leipzig is used to playing with professionals from many different nations. Given the major changes that have taken place, HSV needed leaders to ensure that the team quickly comes together. “Of course, performance on the pitch is the most important thing. But also integrating the new players, implementing the coach’s ideas, and maybe having conversations with the guys who are a bit behind. These are important things for a team to grow. He helps a lot with everything that happens off the pitch,” praised Costa, the Hamburg captain.

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Now it’s up to the highly regarded Poulsen to lead by example on the pitch as well. So far, he has only played 50 competitive minutes, but after coming on as a substitute in Mönchengladbach, he already showed that his presence can help HSV. The breakthrough is now supposed to happen at his old stomping ground, the Leipzig Zentralstadion, where he knows his way around perfectly.

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