Enough for the northern derby? HSV sweat over two key men! | OneFootball

After the heavy defeat in Stuttgart, HSV’s full focus is now on the hugely important northern derby against Werder Bremen.

However, ahead of Saturday’s clash (3:30 p.m., Sky), it is still unclear what kind of lineup the Red Shorts will have for their redemption mission. After Monday off, a decisive week of training begins, during which it should become clear whether Luka Vuskovic and Sambi Lokonga will be fit in time. Both missed the match in Stuttgart and were sorely missed there. Without its star duo, HSV looked unusually vulnerable, especially in defense.

There is still hope for a quick comeback, though. While the rest of the team had the day off, Vuskovic and Lokonga at least trained individually on Monday, according to a report by Mopo. A first key decision is expected later this week when it comes to returning to team training. At the Volkspark, they do not want to rush anything. Taking a risk at this stage of the season must be avoided at all costs.

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Aside from the two key players, there are more question marks. Jean-Luc Dompé is also pushing to return to the squad after his foot injury. Captain Yussuf Poulsen and Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit remain unavailable to Merlin Polzin.

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At the same time, the personnel situation is easing at least somewhat: Miro Muheim returns from suspension, and Bakery Jatta is also considered an option for the matchday squad. Nicolas Capaldo, who came on as a substitute in Stuttgart, is also likely to move into the starting lineup in place of the recently underperforming Warmed Omari.

The main focus, however, is on the fitness of Vuskovic and Lokonga. Their possible comebacks could give HSV the stability it urgently needs in the relegation battle. Both players are considered highly ambitious and will be determined not to miss the tension-filled derby in Bremen.

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