Shortage on the wing: will HSV bring in another dribbler? | OneFootball

The already tense personnel situation in HSV's offense has dramatically worsened. Coach Merlin Polzin must do without winger Jean-Luc Dompé for an indefinite period.

The Frenchman has been suspended from training and matches "until further notice." The background is an incident last Sunday when Dompé was caught with a blood alcohol level of 1.4 per mille during a traffic check and had to surrender his driver's license.

Polzin presented the decision at the press conference before the Bayern match (Saturday, 6:30 PM) primarily in a values-based context. "No one is bigger than the club. The team and the club always come first," he made clear.

HSV stands for clear standards of behavior, which have been reinforced with the suspension—"even if it is not easy for the sporting situation." According to Polzin, the decision was "unanimous and clear."

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How long Dompé will be absent remains open for now. After the home game against Bayern, they want to "discuss further steps." But regardless of the ultimate consequence, the absence hits HSV in a sensitive spot. Dompé is undoubtedly a key player and one of the most skilled dribblers in the squad.

Additionally, there is the severe injury of Alexander Rössing-Lelesiit, who faces a potential season-ending syndesmosis ligament tear from the city derby. Fabio Balde is also dealing with health issues and has yet to prove his Bundesliga suitability. Accordingly, the transfer market is once again in focus.

The winter window is open until Monday. Sporting director Claus Costa is working on targeting further options after the imminent signing of Albert Grönbaek. Polzin also confirmed: "We are very vigilant in the offensive area and are having many discussions. It's completely logical; it would be wrong if we didn't."

Originally, HSV intended to acquire a maximum of two offensive players in the winter. With Damion Downs and Grönbaek, the plan was considered fulfilled. However, the current development forces the management to rethink. According to the Hamburger Abendblatt, much suggests that the Rothosen will react again and specifically search for a skilled dribbling winger.

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