Another setback: Torunarigha could miss out against Heidenheim | OneFootball

Before the home game against Heidenheim, HSV is worried about several players. This includes central defender Jordan Torunarigha.

After Bayern, it's Heidenheim: Hamburger SV has its first six-point game of the season on Saturday afternoon (3.30 pm, Sky). The Bundesliga newcomer will welcome the last-placed team in the league in perfect weather at their home Volksparkstadion.

But there is already bad news: central defender Jordan Torunarigha and captain Yussuf Poulsen may not be available for coach Merlin Polzin against the Swabians.

Torunarigha is struggling with an Achilles tendon injury, Poulsen is dealing with muscular problems. Both were already missing in the Bayern game and are currently training individually under the direction of rehab coach Sebastian Capenur. While Poulsen supported the team in Munich, Torunarigha worked on his comeback in Hamburg. However, the Heidenheim match might come too soon.

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There are also further question marks: winger Jean-Luc Dompé and midfield newcomer Albert Sambi Lokonga, who were also not in action against Bayern, are still being held back in eleven-against-eleven games. The coming days will decide whether both players will be deployed. But especially Dompé has good chances and is considered a clear starting eleven candidate!

In central defense, however, Polzin may be forced to make another change. It is questionable whether the 34-year-old will once again rely on the young Aboubaka Soumahoro as a replacement for Torunarigha. The Frenchman had to pay his dues in his Bundesliga debut in Munich. An alternative three-man backline could consist of Warmed Omari, Luka Vuskovic and Daniel Elfadli.

Either way: Against Heidenheim, only a victory counts for the poorly started Red Shorts. "A win is a must. We have to win this game," leading player Elfadli also made it very clear.

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