Lokonga Set for Potential Starting Role

Lokonga’s Rise in the Squad

If the Belgian midfielder can impress alongside Remberg in the upcoming match this Sunday, it might lead to more starting opportunities alongside Vieira. Up to this point, Lokonga has made only two appearances off the bench, while Vieira has started three games. Remberg has played the full matches throughout the opening five rounds, yet he has yet to score.

Coach’s Comments on Lokonga

“In terms of fitness, he is now ready to start,” Polzin remarked about Lokonga on Friday. “It has become evident that having a clearly defensive-minded player alongside a more attacking option in midfield is beneficial for us. Sambi is definitely one of the top candidates to begin the match.”

Injury Update

In other news regarding HSV, the team faced a setback this week with the announcement that another of their significant summer signings, Warmed Omari, on loan from Stade Rennes, will be sidelined until the winter break due to a syndesmosis injury. Polzin has decided to bring in Guilherme Ramos to fill in for the injured Comoros international.