HSV hopeful: Poulsen set to return against Union? | OneFootball

After two joker appearances at the start of the season, Yussuf Poulsen was not in the squad for the last two times. Is he ready for a return against Union?

Fans and officials at Hamburger SV are hoping for a quick comeback from striker Yussuf Poulsen. The 87-time Danish international was only able to participate as a substitute in the first two match days of this season. Against Borussia Mönchengladbach (0:0) and FC St. Pauli (0:2), Poulsen was on the field for a total of 50 minutes. During the international break, he returned to the starting line-up in the test match against Hannover 96 and managed to play for 60 minutes. However, not much has been seen of the new captain since then.

The good news: According to a Mopo report, it's not a new injury. Poulsen has repeatedly struggled with muscle problems in the past, currently he is only suffering from minor thigh problems. Therefore, his load in training is managed more intensively than his teammates. In recent weeks, he has completed many individual running units. On match days, however, he supported his team in the locker room.

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Poulsen back in team training

Nevertheless, the 31-year-old is expected to return to the pitch as soon as possible. As the planned number one striker, he was lured to the Elbe from RB Leipzig in the summer.

The first signs are positive: If Poulsen does not have any new complaints, he could become an option against FC Union Berlin (28.09, 7.30 pm) again. In training on Tuesday afternoon, the veteran was back on the pitch with his teammates for the first time. The course of this week will now provide further insight.

Poulsen is considered as a replacement for Ransford Königsdörffer, who has not yet made it in the Bundesliga and has remained goalless in four games. Even former second division top scorer Robert Glatzel is having a hard time under Merlin Polzin, which is why all eyes are on Poulsen in Volkspark these days.

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