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Albert Gronbaek - Could be available Saturday Gronbaek (thigh) could be an option for Saturday's clash against Union Berlin after resuming full team training on Tuesday, according to the club.

Impact Gronbaek joined his new club in the final stretch of his recovery from a thigh injury picked up with his previous side and could be cleared for full team training Tuesday. That is a major boost for the red shorts as the Danish midfielder now has a real shot to carve out a meaningful role in the rotation. With Albert Sambi Lokonga (ankle) sidelined by an injury, the door is cracked open for Gronbaek to step in and log legitimate minutes right away.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Yussuf Poulsen - Should make squad Saturday Poulsen (ankle) should make the squad for Saturday's clash against Union Berlin after resuming full team training on Tuesday, according to the club.

Impact Poulsen has fully recovered from the ankle injury that kept him out since mid-December and returned to full team training Tuesday, putting him back in the mix for Saturday's showdown against Union Berlin. That said, the Danish striker has largely operated as a depth piece this season for the Red Shorts and will need to battle his way into the rotation to earn minutes up top.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Sambi Lokonga - Out a few weeks Lokonga has suffered an outer ligament tear in his ankle and will be out for the next few weeks, according to his club.

Impact Lokomga underwent an MRI Monday, and after some testing, it has been revelaed the midfielder is suffering from a semi-serious ankle injury. He will miss a few weeks of action due to the injury, with emphasis to be put on a careful return, as a relapse could happen easily with his injury. Unfortunately, he has been a starter and will force a change for the club, with Fabio Vieira likely to take more of a central role while Rayan Philippe returns to the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Capaldo - Serves suspension Capaldo is an option again after serving his suspension.

Impact Capaldo is back from his ban after a game out, previously missing out due to yellow card accumulation. He will look to return to the starting XI immediately, earning 10 straight starts between the defense and midfield before the ban.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Vieira - Sets up goal on Saturday Vieira assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact Vieira made a brilliant surge in the 78th minute and crossed the ball across the face of goal and it was tapped in by Rayan Philippe. Vieira created two chances, won two duels and also made an interception. His loan spell from Arsenal has been very positive and he has now contributed to six goals in 15 appearances.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Rayan Philippe - Nets off bench Philippe scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Philippe replaced Philip Otele in the 68th minute and tapped in Fabio Vieira's brilliant grounded cross just 10 minutes later. Philippe took just 11 touches and also made a tackle. This was his first goal in nearly two months and he is now up to five goals in 19 appearances this campaign.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ransford Konigsdorffer - Nets opener on Saturday Konigsdorffer scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Konigsdorffer netted in first half stoppage time assisted by Philip Otele. This was Konigsdorffer's second goal of the campaign. He also recorded 12 passes and contributed defensively with a clearance. He has now started four games in a row and is up to 20 appearances for the season.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Fernandes - Registers clean sheet Fernandes had four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Fernandes recorded two clearances and secured his sixth clean sheet of the campaign. He has now accumulated 16 saves and five clearances across the last five appearances, which have led to three clean sheets. Next, he takes on Union Berlin, who sit midtable and have netted four times in the last five games and are winless in that span.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Yussuf Poulsen - Remains out Saturday Poulsen (ankle) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim.

Impact Poulsen remains out for Saturday's match against Heidenheim as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury. The forward has missed the last five matches and is not yet ready to return to action. His absence continues to have a minor impact on the starting XI since he has mainly been a bench option for the red shorts this season.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Gronbaek - Ruled out Saturday Gronbaek (thigh) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim.

Impact Gronbaek is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim as he continues his recovery from a thigh injury. The midfielder remains unavailable after missing the last nine matches with his previous club. His return will have to wait as he works toward full fitness with his new club.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Damion Downs - Returns to bench Downs (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim.

Impact Downs is named on the bench for Saturday's match against Heidenheim after missing the previous game against Bayern due to an undisclosed injury. He had started the three matches prior to the setback but returns as a substitute option. He will probably see some minutes off the bench depending on how the game unfolds.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Balde - Ruled out Saturday Balde trained individually this week and is not available for Saturday's match against Heidenheim, said coach Merlin Polzin in the press conference. "Balde has trained individually...

Impact Balde trained individually this week but is ruled out for Saturday's match against Heidenheim. The forward has operated in a substitute role, having started just two of his 11 appearances this season, so his absence is not expected to have a major impact.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Gronbaek - Should be available Saturday Gronbaek (thigh) should be available for Saturday's match against Heidenheim, said coach Merlin Polzin in the press conference. "All other players are ready to play"

Impact Gronbaek should be available for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim after missing the last nine matches due to a thigh injury. The midfielder had been operating in a substitute role prior to the injury, and his role is not expected to change.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Damion Downs - Could be available Downs (undisclosed) could be available for Saturday's match against Heidenheim, said coach Merlin Polzin in the press conference. "All other players are ready to play"

Impact Downs is back in contention for Saturday's match against Heidenheim after missing the previous match against Bayern Munich due to an undisclosed injury. The forward had started the three matches prior to the injury and is expected to reclaim his spot.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Yussuf Poulsen - Could be available Saturday Poulsen (ankle) could be available for Saturday's match against Heidenheim, said coach Merlin Polzin in the press conference. "All other players are ready to play"

Impact Poulsen is back in contention for Saturday's match against Heidenheim after missing the last five matches with an ankle injury. The forward had been operating in a substitute role prior to the injury, and his role is not expected to change.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Werder Bremen hires Daniel Thioune as coach after Horst Steffen's exit

Werder Bremen has hired Daniel Thioune as coach to replace Horst Steffen, who was fired over the weekend after a 10-game winless run in the Bundesliga

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Hamburger SV winger Jean-Luc Dompé gets six-figure fine for drunk driving

French soccer player Jean-Luc Dompé has been handed a six-figure fine by his Bundesliga club for drunk driving

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Warmed Omari - Signs permanently with Hamburger Omari has completed a permanent move to Hamburger SV after that the club activated the purchase option, the club announced.

Impact Omari has joined Hamburg permanently after the club triggered the purchase option included in his loan deal from Stade Rennais. The 25-year-old center back has made seven appearances so far despite dealing with a long injury layoff earlier in the season. He recently returned to action after 125 days on the sidelines, featuring in the draw against Bayern Munich. Hamburger have now secured him on a long-term deal as they move forward with him as part of their defensive core.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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Bayern Munich thwarted again as Hamburger SV grabs draw in 'boring' Bundesliga

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JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Daniel Fernandes - Holds Bayern to draw Fernandes allowed two goals while making four saves during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Bayern.

Impact Fernandes allowed a goal in each half, but held Bayern long enough for Hamburg to find a game winning goal. The keeper has allowed just the two goals while combining for seven saves and keeping two clean sheets over his last three starts. Hamburg head to Heidenheim next weekend.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Vieira - Converts penalty in draw Vieira scored a goal while taking six shots (two on goal) and crossing once accurately during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Bayern.

Impact Vieira opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 34th minute while leading Hamburg with his six shots. The goal was the first since November 30th for the attacker as he's combined for 12 shots, two chances created and four crosses over his last three league appearances.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Vuskovic - Nets game tying goal Vuskovic scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), blocking a shot, making a tackle and seven clearances during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Bayern.

Impact Vuskovic found the back of the net in the 53rd minute scoring the game tying goal for Hamburg while leading the team in blocks and clearances. The defender has scored two goals in January and has combined for six shots and 25 clearances over his last three appearances.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

William Mikelbrencis - Provides first Bundesliga assist Mikelbrencis had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing three times (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Bayern.

Impact Mikelbrencis set up Luka Vuskovic in the 53rd minute assisting the game tying goal for Hamburg. The assist was the first goal involvement in the Bundesliga for Mikelbrencis as he made his first start since December 20th.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

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Werder Bremen hires Daniel Thioune as coach after Horst Steffen's exit

Hamburger SV winger Jean-Luc Dompé gets six-figure fine for drunk driving

Bayern Munich thwarted again as Hamburger SV grabs draw in 'boring' Bundesliga