Player-coach? Injured HSV star takes on new role! | OneFootball

Due to an ankle injury, Warmed Omari will not be able to play again this year. During this period, HSV is involving him in a different role.

It is currently easy to observe how, after a radical summer overhaul with twelve new arrivals and thirteen departures, a new team spirit is emerging at Hamburger SV—both on and off the pitch!

The best example: central defender Warmed Omari, who suffered a serious ankle injury at the end of September during the 0:0 draw against Union Berlin, surprised HSV officials with a remarkable decision: instead of doing his rehab back home in France, the 25-year-old is voluntarily staying in Hamburg. This was reported by Bild.

This attitude is generating enthusiasm at the newly promoted Bundesliga club. “Warmed is a very humble and considerate guy,” praises coach Merlin Polzin. “He has a lot of experience and quality, so everyone listens to him.” The Comoros international has integrated excellently at HSV in a very short time, especially through exchanges with assistant coach Loïc Favé and the many French-speaking teammates.

Nur die Raute – All the latest news about HSV

HSV presents a new challenge for Omari

And Omari is anything but idle while recovering from his injury. The defender will now be more involved in the team’s internal processes. He supports the coaching staff with match analyses and contributes his expertise. It’s a touch of a “player-coach” role, showing how much Omari is taking responsibility and wants to help his team progress off the field as well. At the same time, he is working intensively on his German skills to become a full part of the team even faster.

Although Omari is still on crutches and cannot drive a car, his progress is clearly visible: the therapy boot is gone, the stitches have been removed. He just needs to be a little more patient before returning to the football pitch. If everything goes according to plan, the loanee from Stade Rennes could return to action at the beginning of 2026.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.