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In the relegation battle, any positive news can become an important impulse. At HSV, the imminent return of winter signing Albert Grønbæk is generating optimism.

The midfielder completed a full session with the team for the first time on Tuesday and showed no issues after his fascia injury in his right thigh.

Grønbæk had already participated in parts of the final training before the 2-1 victory at VfL Wolfsburg, but he was still missing from the matchday squad. Now, the 24-year-old seems to have taken an important step forward. However, coach Merlin Polzin continues to urge caution.

“Until he is really at 100 percent, he needs a full training week where he can go all out without being managed,” Polzin is quoted by Mopo. Whether Grønbæk will be in the squad for the upcoming game against 1. FC Köln is still uncertain. “If you asked him, he would probably say he is ready,” said the coach with a smile, but made it clear: “As a coach, you have a greater responsibility. I hope he can intervene as soon as possible. But whether it will be on Saturday is still unclear.”

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Grønbæk facing an uncertain future at HSV

For Grønbæk, the end of the season is not only about a short-term return to the pitch. HSV holds a purchase option for the offensive player, who is currently on loan from the French club Stade Rennes. The Hamburg club would need to invest around five million euros in the summer. However, the Dane is still waiting for his official match debut.

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“Of course, he knows that time is running out. On the other hand, Albert is simply happy to be pain-free again,” explained the coach. Grønbæk only becomes impatient “if I were to hold him back even more.”

So, one last step is still missing. “Now it's just time for him to be pain-free and show what he's capable of,” said Polzin. If he succeeds, Grønbæk could provide HSV with a significant quality boost in the remaining nine games of the season.

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