Big HSV surprise: Glatzel starts against Union Berlin | OneFootball

On the 22nd matchday of the Bundesliga, HSV faces 1. FC Union Berlin. We provide you with the line-ups for the match at the Volksparkstadion.

Will the "Rothosen" jump to a single-digit position in the standings today? If they win against the Köpenickers led by former coach Steffen Baumgart and if Cologne loses points in the evening match against VfB Stuttgart, ninth place is indeed within reach!

However, the task against Union will be anything but easy. HSV expects a defensively compact opponent with strengths in transition situations. Since the same applies to the team of head coach Merlin Polzin, a goal festival is not necessarily expected. The first leg at the Alte Försterei already ended 0-0.

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HSV relies on Torunarigha and Glatzel

In front of regular keeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes, a back three consisting of Nicolas Capaldo, Luka Vuskovic, and Jordan Torunarigha starts. The recently yellow-carded Capaldo moves into the defense in place of the injured Warmed Omari, and Torunarigha replaces Daniel Elfadli. On the wingback positions, Bakery Jatta and Miro Muheim start as usual.

With Sambi Lokonga and Albert Gronbäek both out in central midfield, Fabio Vieira plays a deeper position against Union than in recent weeks. Alongside Nicolai Remberg, the skilled technician is expected to provide creative impulses from the number eight position.

The offensive trio consists of winter newcomer Philip Otele, Heidenheim goalscorer Ransford Königsdörffer, and somewhat surprisingly, Robert Glatzel. Against Berlin's compactness, the 32-year-old could become a key factor with his physicality and presence in the penalty area. As substitute options, Otto Stange, Rayan Philippe, and the returning Yussuf Poulsen and Jean-Luc Dompé are considered. Damion Downs, however, is not in the squad.

The line-ups at a glance:

HSV: Heuer Fernandes, Jatta, Capaldo, Vuskovic, Torunarigha, Muheim, Remberg, Vieira, Otele, Königsdörffer, Glatzel

Union Berlin: Rönnow, Trimmel, Doekhi, Querfeld, Nsoki, Köhn, Khedria, Kemlein, Jeong, Ansah, Ilic

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