Is it enough for BVB? HSV hoping for Capaldo’s return! | OneFootball

Due to calf problems, Nicolas Capaldo was recently absent from the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal. Now, the new signing is to be gradually prepared to be fit for the BVB clash.

After the bitter 1:4 defeat in Cologne, the focus at Hamburger SV is slowly turning forward again. This is absolutely necessary, as the next highlight is already waiting next weekend with the home blockbuster against Borussia Dortmund (Saturday, 3:30 p.m.). Ahead of this match, one question is particularly occupying Merlin Polzin: will it be enough for Nicolás Capaldo?

The vice-captain has been working on his comeback for days. On Monday morning, the Argentine was back on the training pitch for the first time, completing an individual session with rehab coach Sebastian Capel and cautiously testing himself. Although the intensity was still low, at least Capaldo was able to work with the ball again. After his calf injury, which had recently forced him to watch from the sidelines, this is a small but important step forward.

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Capaldo missed both the cup match in Heidenheim and the game in Cologne. In both encounters, it was clearly noticeable how much HSV missed his aggression and stability. The defensive all-rounder is expected to return to team training on Wednesday, according to Bild, provided his calf holds up. If that happens, an appearance against BVB would be possible. For the promoted side, who recently had to improvise in defense, this would be a real boost.

Because: After the long-term absence of Warmed Omari and the yellow-red suspensions of Fabio Vieira and Immanuel Pherai, Polzin has to make changes again. Remberg, who played as right center-back against Cologne, is likely to move back to midfield in light of these suspensions. Aboubaka Soumahoro and Jordan Torunarigha, meanwhile, remain only backup players. As a result, there is a gap in the Hanseatic back three.

The hope at Volkspark is therefore clear: Capaldo should be fit in time to help with the tough task against Dortmund. However, there is still a question mark over his involvement.

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