Omari and Lokonga ruled out: How HSV could line up against Union Berlin | OneFootball

This Saturday, HSV will face 1. FC Union Berlin at home. Here you can find the probable line-ups.

The reunion with former coach Steffen Baumgart is also a duel between table neighbors. While Union stands at ninth place with 25 points, HSV is three points behind in eleventh place. Due to a better goal difference, the Rothosen could overtake the Iron Ones with a win. Under certain circumstances, this weekend might even see them jump into the upper half of the Bundesliga.

However, HSV must pursue this plan without Warmed Omari. The center-back, who made his comeback two weeks ago after about a four-month injury break, missed team training on Thursday and Friday. Therefore, the back three in front of Daniel Heuer Fernandes is likely to consist of suspension-returnee Nicolas Capaldo, Luka Vuskovic, and Daniel Elfadli. Bakery Jatta and Miro Muheim are currently set for the wing-back positions.

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Vieira replaces Lokonga in HSV's center

In front of the defense, Merlin Polzin has to make another change. The recently strong Sambi Lokonga is out for at least three weeks due to a lateral ligament tear in his left ankle. Therefore, Fabio Vieira will move to the midfield center alongside Nicolai Remberg.

The spot freed up on the right flank by this shift could be occupied by Ransford Königsdörffer. Against Heidenheim, the Ghanaian international scored the crucial 1-0. On the left side, his assister Philip Otele is considered set despite Jean-Luc Dompé's return to the squad.

The situation at the forefront is more exciting. The coaching team has numerous options available. Captain Yussuf Poulsen could also play a role as a joker. However, Damion Downs likely has the best chance for a starting position. With his diligent work against the ball, the American best fits the defensive ideas of the coaching team.

The probable HSV starting lineup at a glance: Heuer Fernandes – Jatta, Capaldo, Vuskovic, Elfadli, Muheim – Remberg, Vieira, Otele, Königsdörffer – Downs

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