HSV to miss Elfadli for longer, Polzin provides update! | OneFootball

When Daniel Elfadli was missing from the lineup against BVB, many HSV fans were surprised. Merlin Polzin provided further details about the injury after the match.

This absence hits HSV hard: Defensive mainstay Daniel Elfadli will likely be out for the team under coach Merlin Polzin longer than initially feared. The 28-year-old injured his adductors during the final training session before the 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund and was suddenly not in the squad.

Initially, the club only stated that Elfadli would be out "for the time being." However, Polzin clarified the diagnosis shortly afterward on DAZN: "Daniel pulled something in his adductor area during the final training. He will be out not just this week, but also for a few more weeks."

After the game, the HSV coach confirmed the concerns once more at the press conference: "He injured himself without any opponent's involvement. He will certainly be out not just for the international break, but also for a few more weeks. We still have to wait and see exactly how long he will be out."

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Polzin on Elfadli: "He will obviously be missed"

This means HSV loses one of its most consistent players of the current season. Since the home win against 1. FC Heidenheim (2-1) at the latest, Elfadli had secured his spot on the left position of the back three, impressing with his tackling strength and bold advances with the ball. His pass completion rate of 96.14 percent is also the best among all Bundesliga players.

Particularly unfortunate: With Warmed Omari (lateral ligament tear and syndesmosis injury), another central defender is already out long-term. Polzin must improvise once again. Against BVB, the also temporarily injured Jordan Torunarigha stepped in and delivered an impressive performance despite minor wobbles. Nicolas Capaldo, who had recently been out with calf problems, returned just in time and played his best game in an HSV jersey so far.

Polzin remains optimistic and emphasizes the numerous alternatives still available within the squad. Nevertheless, he also knows: "Daniel will obviously be missed."

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