Bad luck continues: HSV star set to miss Frankfurt clash! | OneFootball

The mood surrounding HSV should actually be brightening during the pre-Christmas period. But after the 1:4 defeat against Hoffenheim, the next piece of bad news isn’t long in coming.

As the Hamburger Abendblatt reported on Tuesday, Jean-Luc Dompé is once again at risk of missing the important HSV home game against Eintracht Frankfurt (13.12, 3:30 p.m.).

The attacking star, who has been struggling with persistent Achilles tendon problems since the summer break, is still absent from team training. Instead, Dompé only completed an individual session. For coach Merlin Polzin, this is a bitter development. Just a few days ago, the coach had hoped that the Frenchman could fully rejoin the team after a short training break. That hope has now been dashed.

This means Dompé’s personal ordeal continues. Throughout the entire first half of the season, the winger has had to train in moderation and has been regularly rested. His absence is a heavy blow, as with his dynamism, crosses, and creativity, Dompé is one of the most important components in HSV’s attacking play.

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Personnel alternatives are meanwhile in short supply. Alexander Rössing-Lelesiit, actually the first-choice replacement on the left wing, is also out injured. As a result, Fabio Baldé is likely to move into the starting lineup once again. The 20-year-old certainly impressed in Sinsheim. However, he cannot fully compensate for Dompé’s goal threat.

At least there were some bright spots on Tuesday: Yussuf Poulsen and Daniel Elfadli took full part in training and are expected to be in the squad against Frankfurt again. However, neither is ready for a place in the starting eleven yet.

From HSV’s perspective, there is only hope that Dompé can use the winter break to finally get his chronic issues under control. Otherwise, the key player’s streak of bad luck could continue into the new year.

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