HSV thriller in Heidenheim: Who will step in for Capaldo and Dompé? | OneFootball

Unlike the past few weeks, HSV is traveling to Heidenheim without major personnel concerns. However, this does not apply to one position.

Coach Merlin Polzin has three options for the left wing that are unavailable for various reasons. Fabio Baldé is dealing with a thigh strain, Alexander Rössing-Lelesiit is out until at least May due to a syndesmotic ligament tear, and Jean-Luc Dompé remains absent following his suspension. Before the crucial basement duel against 1. FC Heidenheim, who are six points away, Polzin must make a new choice.

In the 2-2 draw against FC Bayern, full-backs Miro Muheim and William Mikelbrencis worked the left side together. This allowed the Red Shorts to keep world-class right winger Michael Olise somewhat in check throughout the match. Nevertheless, HSV is likely to start with a significantly more offensive lineup against Heidenheim.

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HSV also needs to replace Capaldo

This is supported not least by the signing of two new players, Philip Otele and Albert Grönbaek, both of whom are candidates for the vacant position. Much suggests that Otele will make his starting debut on the Ostalb. At the press conference before the trip to Heidenheim, Polzin expressed his admiration for the Nigerian: “Philip is in top shape. In training, he already showed the forward momentum we expect from him. He makes many runs and has many actions. He represents the unpredictable.” Especially in one-on-one situations, as well as through his depth and finishing strength, Otele could give HSV new impulses.

However, with Grönbaek, the second offensive reinforcement of the winter, a bit more patience is required. “Albert is back in team training but has recently struggled with one or two injuries,” Polzin explained. Much points to a substitute role for him.

Meanwhile, in addition to Dompé, Nicolas Capaldo is also out. The Argentine received his fifth yellow card against Bayern and is therefore suspended. Capaldo is expected to be replaced by Warmed Omari, who made his comeback after about a four-month injury break during the surprise coup against the German record champion.

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