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HSV’s Warmed Omari Undergoes Successful Ankle Surgery, Out for Remainder of First Half

On loan from Stade Rennes, the 25-year-old Comoros international had anchored Hamburg’s defense before the setback.

Overview

  • Omari confirmed in a hospital video that the procedure went well and said he is ready to work hard for a strong return, thanking fans for their support.
  • The center back suffered an outer ankle ligament tear with syndesmosis involvement during HSV’s 0–0 draw at Union Berlin.
  • HSV expects the defender to miss the rest of the Bundesliga Hinrunde, leaving the newly promoted club to reshuffle its back line.
  • Head coach Merlin Polzin praised Omari as a fantastic player and person and expressed regret over his extended absence.
  • The defender is at HSV on a one-year loan from Stade Rennes with a purchase option, having established himself as a stabilizing presence and, per local reporting, played every league minute before the injury.