Finally! HSV new boy in line for first start against Augsburg | OneFootball

Will it finally happen this weekend? New HSV signing Albert Grønbaek is on the verge of making his competitive debut and has a good chance of being in the starting XI against FC Augsburg.

Since joining on loan from Stade Rennes at the end of January, the Danish international has so far waited in vain for playing time. Injury problems set him back, but now Grønbaek is “finally fully fit and ready to play.” Coach Merlin Polzin has now publicly given the 24-year-old hope: “Albert is a candidate for minutes. He is a candidate who can step in for Nicolai Remberg.” The midfielder’s suspension due to yellow-card accumulation opens the door for the newcomer.

Whether Grønbaek will start or initially come off the bench remains open. What is clear, however, is that the coming weeks will be decisive. The attacking player has only seven games left to make a case for a permanent signing. If he fails to impress, the purchase option is unlikely to be exercised.

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HSV teammate heaps praise on Grønbaek

That he has great potential is also confirmed by teammate Yussuf Poulsen. “He is a very, very talented footballer who didn’t play much football last year. That’s why you don’t really know how good he actually is,” the striker is quoted as saying by Bild. His impression: “He has settled in well with us and shows in every training session how much quality he has.”

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Grønbaek’s style of play in particular could give HSV new impetus. Poulsen describes him as a dynamic attacking player: “He has a direct drive forward, gets into advanced areas with very few touches, and does so with a lot of pace. He can change the rhythm of the game.” His versatility is another added plus.

And on a personal level too, Grønbaek seems to fit into the team perfectly. “A great guy. Always has a cool line ready,” said Poulsen. Now it is up to the Dane himself to back up these positive impressions under competitive conditions.

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