Relief for HSV: Doubtful players fit to face Mainz! | OneFootball

At HSV, there seems to be a sigh of relief just before the complicated away game against 1. FSV Mainz 05.

As Bild reports, the uncertain candidate Nicolás Capaldo is available again in time. After the Argentine had to take it easy this week due to a cold, everything now points to him playing on Friday evening.

Capaldo recently shone with his first Bundesliga goal in the 3-2 win against Union Berlin, once again emphasizing how important he is for coach Merlin Polzin's team. Accordingly, there was great concern that he might miss the game in Mainz. Additionally, with Luka Vuskovic suspended due to yellow cards, an important defensive player is already out.

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But on Thursday, the positive turn followed. Capaldo completed the entire final training session and was in good spirits. Internally, the clear line is: If the 27-year-old gives the green light himself and there is no further setback before kickoff, he will be in the starting lineup. This would be of enormous importance for Polzin, as he already has to restructure his back three.

In the absence of Vuskovic, there are two open positions in central defense alongside Capaldo. HSV can choose from Warmed Omari, Daniel Elfadli, and Jordan Torunarigha. Omari, in particular, is likely to return to the starting lineup after overcoming muscular problems. This leaves the showdown between Elfadli and Torunarigha, which has already been fought several times this season.

Meanwhile, the personnel situation in the attack is even more comfortable. After his short-term absence against Union Berlin, winter newcomer Damion Downs will be part of the squad again in the carnival stronghold. In the battle for the starting lineup, the US boy mainly competes with Robert Glatzel. The recovered Yussuf Poulsen and youngster Otto Stange are also available as potential joker options.

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