Hamburg’s Upcoming Fixtures and Striker Dilemmas

Crucial Matches Ahead

Hamburg is set to face a challenging sequence of three league games and one cup match before the year comes to an end. The team is currently experiencing a shortage of options in the striker department, particularly with Captain Yussuf Poulsen sidelined due to injury. Furthermore, it seems that Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer, the German-Ghanaian forward, will likely not be included in the squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The 24-year-old has struggled to make a significant impact on the field since netting his first Bundesliga goal three matches ago.

Tough Road Before Winter Break

Hamburg’s schedule is demanding prior to the winter recess. This week, they will face regional rivals Holstein Kiel in the Pokal. Following that encounter, they must compete against another team from the Hanseatic city, Werder Bremen, in the league. The final two matches on their Bundesliga calendar include Hoffenheim and Eintracht Frankfurt. Failing to gather points in these last three league outings could see HSV entering the winter break in the relegation zone.