Overview
- HSV coach Merlin Polzin confirmed a light muscle‑fiber tear in Yussuf Poulsen’s hip that rules the captain out of Saturday’s match at Augsburg.
- Polzin said Poulsen could be available again when the schedule tightens, though the club will take care given his recent run of muscle problems.
- Poulsen has already resumed supervised work in the Volkspark weight room at the start of the week.
- Polzin praised the Danish national team for exemplary communication and adherence to protocols regarding Poulsen’s involvement.
- Fabian Rieder chose Augsburg over HSV for about €7 million on deadline day, has started eight straight league games with three goals and two assists, and drew specific preparation from HSV this week after Polzin’s summer contacts and continued admiration.