HSV pre-season has two clear losers, exits soon? | OneFootball

While most of the HSV squad is making a positive impression in preseason, two attacking players are in danger of falling behind.

Jean-Luc Dompé and Fabio Baldé have so far been among the clear losers of the summer. Both have only been able to train to a limited extent in recent weeks and have already missed the friendlies against Rapid Vienna (2:3) and 1. FC Heidenheim (3:1).

Baldé initially struggled with knee irritation and is now also being held back by a fever. The winger has already been out for around a week. Dompé is also far from being at 100 percent. According to Mopo, the Frenchman recently ended several training sessions early and is not physically at the same level as his teammates.

For both players, the situation comes at the worst possible time. Coach Merlin Polzin is noticeably increasing the intensity of preseason and working with his team on the patterns of play for the new season. Anyone absent now quickly falls behind.

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HSV: Baldé still has a chance, Dompé is falling behind

This is likely to apply especially to Dompé. In the Rothosen’s 3-4-2-1 system, there is only limited use for classic wingers. In addition, work off the ball is not exactly one of the former fan favorite’s greatest strengths. On top of that, the 30-year-old apparently is still carrying a few extra pounds. Accordingly, it is likely to be difficult for him to work his way back up the internal pecking order. At the moment, Dompé appears to be more of a second or even third choice. According to the Hamburger Abendblatt, it is already clear that his contract, which expires next summer, will not be extended. That means the only question is when he will leave.

Baldé’s situation looks somewhat better. On paper, the homegrown player has the athleticism and physical profile to also be used as a wing-back. Even so, the 21-year-old would also benefit from taking full part in preseason.

Curiously, although both players are repeatedly mentioned as transfer candidates, there have so far been no concrete offers. While HSV would probably only be willing to talk in Baldé’s case if an attractive multi-million offer came in to boost the club’s transfer budget, they would likely be much more open to a Dompé transfer. However, a departure in the near future is not currently on the horizon.

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