Situacija pred dvobojom postaje dramatičnija - hitna rotacija u HSV-u

Hamburger Sport-Verein faces a critical personnel crisis ahead of its German Cup match against Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday at 18:00. The fixture will take place in the sold-out Volkspark stadium following a 0-1 defeat against SC Paderborn. Manager Merlin Polzin confirmed that injury concerns have forced emergency rotation decisions for the upcoming tie. The squad has suffered multiple setbacks during recent matches. Captain Nicolai Remberg, aged 26, likely ended his season with a cruciate ligament tear. Defensive midfielder Nicolas Capaldo, 28, is sidelined for at least two games due to thigh muscle issues. Jordan Torunarigha, 29, missed the Paderborn game with a thigh complaint and trained individually on Sunday. Fabio Vieira, 26, and Bilal Nadir, 22, both left the Paderborn match early due to injuries and are ruled out for the cup game. Further examinations were scheduled for Monday to assess their conditions. Polzin acknowledged the difficulty of managing such a thin roster. He stated that past investments in squad depth are paying off, offering players opportunities to contribute minutes and assist the team. Tactical adjustments remain uncertain. With Remberg, Nadir, and Capaldo unavailable, the club lacks clear options for defensive midfield. Young player Kofi Amoako, 21, might receive his first start, or Albert Sambi Lokonga, 27, could assume the role after making his comeback appearance in Paderborn. Attacking strategies are also up for debate. The absence of Vieira forces Polzin to decide whether to maintain a two-striker formation or revert to a system featuring one forward and two attacking midfielders, similar to the start of the season. Some positive signs exist regarding availability. Patson Daka, 28, who suffered a muscle fiber tear, and Bakery Jatta, 28, dealing with adductor problems, are expected to return to the squad pool for Tuesday. However, neither player nor Lokonga is anticipated to be fully fit immediately. Assistant manager Loic Favé works alongside Polzin to finalize these lineup decisions amidst the ongoing injury wave.