What next for Jatta? How he sees his future at HSV | OneFootball

Even after eleven matchdays, Bakery Jatta is still waiting for his first appearance of the season. What’s next for the Gambian at HSV?

For almost a decade, Bakery Jatta has been a permanent fixture at Hamburger SV. But at the moment, the 27-year-old plays no sporting role. Jatta has missed the last 29 matches in a row, watching 28 of them from the stands or from home. Only on the final matchday of last season did he sit on the bench again. Even though his syndesmosis tear has long since healed, the Gambian remains completely sidelined.

The question is obvious: Is the fan favorite heading for a departure this winter? Several clubs are interested, but according to Bild information, Jatta himself still sees his future in Hamburg. The winger is firmly hoping that his patience will eventually pay off.

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His solid performance in the friendly against Groningen (6:3) fueled this hope. And coach Merlin Polzin has at least slightly opened the door for him. “He has that attacking quality, you could see that. With his long strides, he can be a real weapon,” emphasized the coach. His goal is to further develop Jatta so that he becomes an option for the wing-back position and can return to the squad.

Such statements are worth their weight in gold for Jatta. He still feels like part of the team and even trains privately with a personal coach, as he doesn’t feel fully challenged in regular training. The reason: the right winger is not included in all training drills.

Despite his merits in friendlies, his sporting prospects remain very limited. HSV would have no objection to removing the winger from the payroll this winter. His contract runs until 2029. But at least for now, Jatta isn’t thinking about leaving.

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