Who will face Stuttgart? Three HSV stars doubtful | OneFootball

Against VfB Stuttgart, HSV begins an exhausting English week. It is still unclear whether Merlin Polzin will have his full squad available.

Preparations at Hamburger SV are in full swing for an important week of home games. But before the clash with VfB Stuttgart (Sunday, 3:30 p.m.), there is uncertainty regarding the squad. Coach Merlin Polzin, who took over as head coach exactly one year ago, must lead the team back to success after five games without a win.

The good news: Three consecutive home games – Stuttgart, Kiel in the cup, and Bremen – offer a real chance for a turnaround. In front of their home fans, HSV is a solid mid-table Bundesliga team, having collected seven of their total nine points at the Volksparkstadion.

The “bad” news: Polzin still doesn’t know which key players he can rely on. Especially in the first match against Stuttgart, some players may not be available yet.

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Once again on Wednesday, Jean-Luc Dompé did not train with the team. The winger is still struggling with persistent Achilles tendon problems. According to Polzin, he would love to play through the pain, but the coach emphasized once again that the Frenchman is by no means pain-free. Dompé is unlikely to miss out entirely, but a starting spot in all three matches is just as unlikely.

There is reason for optimism with Daniel Elfadli. The center-back has recovered from a minor muscle fiber tear in his adductor area and could return as a squad option after a final check-up this weekend.

The situation is different for Yussuf Poulsen: The captain is still out after his third muscle injury of the season and is unlikely to play against Stuttgart. “We have to be more cautious with Yussi,” Polzin admitted. It is possible that the Dane will return to the pitch against Kiel or alternatively against Bremen.

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