HSV set for Bayern clash: Glatzel and Dompé fit, but questions remain | OneFootball

HSV faces the biggest challenge possible this week. But before the duel with FC Bayern, Merlin Polzin is troubled by his own offensive. In many ways.

According to the Hamburger Abendblatt, both Damion Downs and Fabio Baldé might be absent on Saturday evening (6:30 PM, Sky). Both missed team training on Wednesday and are still struggling with muscular problems. Their potential absence hits HSV at a time when their own offensive power is already lacking.

In the last two games against Borussia Mönchengladbach and FC St. Pauli, the team remained goalless despite showing some superiority in play. Overall, the Rothosen have scored just 17 goals in 18 season games.

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HSV facing changes in midfield and attack

All the more important are the positive signs from Jean-Luc Dompé and Robert Glatzel. Dompé was able to mostly train again after Achilles tendon problems, and Glatzel has recovered from his cold and is considered ready to play. The center forward, in particular, could bring new hope. In the past, Glatzel made a name for himself as a Bayern-slayer. Seven years ago, while still with 1. FC Heidenheim, he scored a hat-trick against the record champions in the DFB-Pokal.

Given the current scoring drought, Glatzel is once again a serious option after overcoming injury and illness. This is especially true if winter newcomer Downs indeed misses out. Glatzel is already pushing for more playing time and could celebrate only his second starting lineup appearance of the season against Bayern.

Furthermore, adjustments are also expected in the midfield. Sambi Lokonga is fit again and could return to the starting lineup after his brief substitute appearance at Millerntor. This would likely mean that Fabio Vieira would have to move from the center back to the less favored right half-space.

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