Only a bit-part player now: HSV talent set for winter loan move? | OneFootball

As a newly promoted team, HSV naturally finds itself in the battle to avoid relegation. Giving playing time to young talents is not the top priority at the moment.

At Hamburger SV, quite a bit could happen during the winter break. The club wants to reduce the size of its squad while also making targeted reinforcements. A change may also be on the horizon for youngster Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit. The Norwegian started the season with two appearances in the starting eleven, has played a total of seven matches, but since October has only spent 17 minutes on the pitch. According to the Hamburger Abendblatt, the 18-year-old is therefore a candidate for a loan move in the winter.

Røssing-Lelesiit is still regarded as a great talent at Volkspark and cost a hefty transfer fee of 2.8 million euros in January. But for his development, he needs regular playing time.

The problem: Especially in the second half of the season, competition within HSV is likely to intensify. If crucial points for staying in the league are at stake, young talents could have an even harder time than they do now. So Røssing-Lelesiit's minutes are likely to decrease even further.

Nur die Raute – All the latest HSV news

Two more HSV stars could leave in the winter

Noah Katterbach, on the other hand, finds himself in a completely different situation. The left-back has not been included in the matchday squad for eight consecutive games and is currently completely out of the picture. Even after a brief period of reflection and his subsequent return to first-team training, his situation did not improve. With a contract running until 2027, a loan move in the winter appears to be the most likely option. HSV would reduce the squad size, and Katterbach would gain a sporting perspective.

Aboubaka Soumahoro may also need a change. A temporary loan could help the French defensive talent get regular playing time, much like Røssing-Lelesiit. However, according to the Hamburger Abendblatt, a decision will only be made after the last match of the first half of the season.

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