HSV bargain signing eyes the World Cup: “I feel in top shape” | OneFootball

Sambi Lokonga is currently one of HSV’s standout players. Despite fierce competition, he can still have legitimate hopes of making the 2026 World Cup.

The Belgian midfielder, who joined from Arsenal in the summer for an almost ridiculously low fee of 300,000 euros, is probably the biggest bargain transfer in the Bundesliga this season.

The 26-year-old once again highlighted his qualities in the recent 2:3 defeat to Borussia Dortmund. With his goal for the temporary 2:0 lead, Lokonga once again showed his attacking strengths. Overall, he already has five goals this season and is therefore among the most prolific scorers in the HSV squad.

Even so, he was not named in Belgium’s squad for the upcoming international matches. The competition in midfield is stacked with top-class players, including established names such as Youri Tielemans and Amadou Onana. However, Lokonga is not letting that distract him and is instead focusing on his own development.

Photo: Getty Images

Lokonga stays with HSV during the international break

“I’m currently very fit, I feel great all around, and I’m playing good football. I’m only focusing on the things that are in my control,” the HSV pro told Bild confidently. He added: “I just have to stay healthy and in good shape. The rest will take care of itself.”

Nur die Raute – All the latest news about HSV

So the central midfielder is spending these days as usual at the Volkspark. After several injury-related setbacks, Lokonga is working specifically on his fitness. During the international break, he is using the time for individual training and workload management in order to be ideally prepared for the final stretch of the season. In the fight for the crucial points needed to avoid relegation, Lokonga is absolutely indispensable.

The next few weeks could also be decisive for him personally. If he can maintain his performances and perhaps even improve further, he could firmly play his way into the sights of the Belgian national team. Bild suspects: “If one of his rivals gets injured, his chances should not be bad.”

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