HSV: Who will fill in for Gocholeishvilli? | OneFootball

Giorgi Gocholeishvilli has established himself as a regular at HSV. However, he will be unavailable for the away match at RB Leipzig due to injury.

“Giorgi attempted it in the shooting competition at an absolutely top level, and he succeeded. Unfortunately, he got caught on the post, was brought off, and is in good hands with our doctors,” Merlin Polzin described how it happened at the press conference. He still expressed hope that he might play, but on Friday the absence was confirmed of the right wing-back, who left the training ground with a head bandage.

Accordingly, the coaching staff has to reshuffle. The first alternative is considered to be William Mickelbrencis. He had already stepped in when Gocholeishvilli had to sit out the away match at FC Bayern Munich due to a second yellow card. The trained full-back delivered a decent performance back then despite the 0–5 thrashing, but regularly stood out for weaknesses in his defensive play during last season in the second division.

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Will the versatile Capaldo move into the Gocholeishvilli role?

That’s why HSV signed Gocholeishvilli, who has so far managed both to lock down his flank and to make an impact going forward. The squad’s depth also offers further options. One of them is the versatile Nicolás Capaldo. In the 4–0 win over Mainz, the Argentine, originally signed as a central midfielder, played in central defense. At his previous club RB Salzburg, he also filled in at right-back.

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Accordingly, Polzin could move his vice-captain out wide, but would then have to alter the recently stable back three again. This could give Jordan Torunarigha a new opportunity. The most attacking option to replace Gocholeishvilli is undoubtedly Fabio Baldé, who enjoyed a special success during the week by scoring his first goal for the Portuguese U21 national team. The Wilhelmsburg-born player has already taken on the role of right wing-back several times, although he feels most comfortable in the front attacking line. Whom Polzin ultimately chooses will become clear in the next few hours. One thing is certain: he is spoiled for choice.

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