Does the game against Düsseldorf also wobble?

Hamburger SV watched the competition in the promotion race of the 2nd Bundesliga in front of the TV at the weekend after their own game against Erzgebirge Aue was canceled at short notice. Too many Covid cases in the Rothosen caused the much-discussed DFL decision. Now the focus is on the upcoming game against Fortuna Düsseldorf.

“We will start preparing for our next game in Düsseldorf on Monday and hope that we can play this game regularly,” the Hamburger quoted as saying morning post the explanation by Jonas Boldt on this subject. The game, in which two of the teams in the 2nd Bundesliga currently most affected by Covid would meet, is scheduled to take place on Saturday afternoon. According to the tabloid, however, it is by no means certain that HSV will get enough playable professionals.

Danger of delayed diseases

On the one hand, it is still unclear how many players who would have failed against Aue can test themselves free. On the other hand, the new tests at the beginning of the training week also threaten new bad news. A few days ago there were positive cases in the immediate family environment of some players, so there is a risk of delayed illness among HSV professionals, according to the report. On Saturday, only 13 players were able to train under the guidance of Tim Walter, the club does not disclose the exact number and identity of the infected professionals and members of the coaching and support staff. Meanwhile, Fortuna Düsseldorf played against SC Paderborn even under the most adverse circumstances and achieved a more than respectable draw.

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