Königsdörffer or Downs, or both? How HSV could line up against BVB | OneFootball

This Saturday, HSV faces a top match against Borussia Dortmund. Here are the expected lineups.

Although the BVB presents a tough challenge for the Rothosen, the focus at Volkspark in recent days has been little on the upcoming Bundesliga match day.

This was due to Robert Glatzel, who expressed his frustration over limited playing time in an interview with Mopo. Since these statements were not previously coordinated with the club, coach Merlin Polzin took action and removed Glatzel from the squad for the BVB match. Additionally, the striker was fined.

This suspension does not affect the HSV lineup. Against the clearly favored Borussia, Glatzel was unlikely to be in the starting eleven. Instead, the battle for the position in the center of the attack will once again be between Ransford Königsdörffer and Damion Downs.

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As against 1. FC Köln (1:1), HSV will field a back three in front of goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes, consisting of Warmed Omari, Luka Vuskovic, and Jordan Torunarigha. "X-Factor" Nicolas Capaldo has not become fit in time and is thus only a candidate for matches after the international break. Everything remains the same on the wing positions: There is currently no way around William Mikelbrencis and Miro Muheim!

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The same applies to the central midfield, where Sambi Lokonga will start alongside Nicolai Remberg. Fabio Vieira is expected to provide the necessary creative moments in a slightly more offensive role. Polzin also expects this from Philip Otele, who, after a substitute appearance against Köln, has a good chance of starting. The 26-year-old is tasked with adequately setting up striker Königsdörffer. According to Hamburger Abendblatt, the four-time goal scorer is likely to be preferred over Downs.

The expected HSV starting lineup at a glance: Heuer Fernandes – Mikelbrencis, Omari, Vuskovic, Torunarigha, Muheim – Remberg, Lokonga, Vieira, Otele – Königsdörffer

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