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Returns to bench Pherai (hip) is on the bench for Saturday's friendly against Lille, the club posted.

Impact Pherai had sat out training entirely with hip problems earlier in the week during the club's preseason camp in Herzogenaurach, so his inclusion in the matchday squad confirms he has recovered enough to be considered. His creativity and vision on the ball make him a useful attacking option, even as he is expected to serve in a backup role this season.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out entirely with hip issue Pherai sat out training entirely Thursday due to hip problems, according to HSV24.

Impact Pherai's absence comes as the club continues its preseason camp in Herzogenaurach, with no specific recovery timeline disclosed at this stage. The midfielder's creativity and vision on the ball have made him a useful attacking option, though he's projected to serve in a backup role this season.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Hamburger for now Pherai is back with parent club Hamburger after his loan expired while the two sides continue negotiating a permanent transfer to Elversberg, according to abenblatt.

Impact Pherai spent the second half of last season on loan at Elversberg, contributing two goals and two assists as the club secured promotion to the Bundesliga.The two sides are now negotiating a lower transfer fee rather than proceeding on the original terms. Pherai himself is reportedly hopeful of a permanent return to Elversberg.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

No longer banned Pherai is back from his ban and is available for the club again.

Impact Pherai was sent off last time on the field but is back from his ban, with the attacker avialable moving forward. This is good news for the player but he will likely remain in a depth role movng forward, having yet to earn a start.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Sunday Pherai was sent off in Sunday's 4-1 defeat against Koln and will be suspended for at least one game.

Impact Pherai was given his marching orders in the 79th minute only two minutes after coming on the pitch in Sunday's clash against Koln. This means the attacking midfielder will be suspended to face Dortmund on Saturday. Pherai has been only a bench option this season, therefore his absence won't impact the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Pherai (knee) featured 64 minutes in Thursday's friendly against Hannover, confirming his return from injury.

Impact Pherai missed the beginning of the season due to a knee injury but returned by playing 64 minutes in Thursday's friendly against Hannover. This is positive news for the attacking midfielder, although he will likely remain in a rotational role with the recent addition of Fabio Vieira.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Pherai (knee) has trained with the team ahead of Sunday's match against Monchengladbach, according to his club.

Impact Pherai is back in training after he was sidelined during the preseason due to a ligament injury, training with the rest of his teammates. This does potentially clear the attacker for a return soon, possibly when facing Gladbach on Sunday. If that is the case, he will probably see a bench role to begin, possibly working into a starting role.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet ready to return Pherai (knee) still needs time before returning to competition due to his injury, coach Merlin Polzin said in a press conference. "Manu will still need time after the Cup."

Impact Pherai suffered a ligament injury to his knee during the summer training camp and will miss the season opener against Gladbach next Sunday as he still needs more time before making his return. His timeline for a comeback remains uncertain, but he will likely be assessed in the coming weeks to determine his progress. That said, he will likely hold a rotational role once fully fit since HSV signed a few offensive options during the summer transfer window and he will have to compete for minutes.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ligament injury Pherai is out for the time being due to a torn inner ligament in his left knee, according to his club.

Impact Pherai has met an unfortunate fate to begin his summer training camp, as in the first training session, he tore an inner ligament in his knee and will now be out for a bit. This will keep him out for some time, likely a few weeks to months dependiong on the severity of the issue. He will hope to be fit in time for the start of the season, having about a month and a half to recover.

JULY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE