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Uncertainty at HSV: Will Nicolás Capaldo make it back into the squad in time for the clash with VfB Stuttgart?

At the start of the training week, there was both good and bad news at Volkspark. The good news: Miro Muheim will return sooner than expected after his straight red card and will miss only one match. The bad news: Capaldo’s situation remains unclear. The Argentine is still struggling with abdominal muscle problems and was once again unable to train with the team at the start of the week.

Still, around 500 fans at the public training session had reason to be hopeful. Many first-team players were on the pitch, including returnees such as Bakery Jatta, who has fully rejoined team training. Even with long-term absentee Yussuf Poulsen, there was visible progress. For the first time, the ball was part of his individual session again. Only one player was completely absent: Capaldo.

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HSV: Capaldo has been out since early March

With an eye on the away match in Stuttgart (12 April, 5:30 p.m.), this creates further uncertainty. Since suffering his injury in early March, the defensive all-rounder has already missed several matches. As a return to team training is still not in sight, an appearance against VfB seems doubtful. Even in the best-case scenario, he would likely only be an option off the bench.

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The consequence: Nicolai Remberg is expected to lead HSV onto the pitch as captain. He had already taken on that responsibility in the home match against Bayer Leverkusen (0:1). After serving his second suspension for yellow-card accumulation this season, he is likely to be handed that role again.

At least there is some relief: Muheim’s quick return improves the squad situation looking ahead. The Swiss international will definitely be available for the northern derby against Werder Bremen.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.