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Option off bench Poulsen (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Poulsen is available as an option off the bench for Saturday's showdown against Union Berlin after fully recovering from the ankle injury that had sidelined him since mid-December and returning to full team training Tuesday. He reenters the matchday squad but does not break into the starting XI. That said, the Danish striker has mainly served as a depth piece this season and will need to battle for consistent minutes up top.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

Completes first individual session Poulsen (ankle) completed his first individual training session since his injury, the club announced.

Impact Poulsen was spotted on grass on Friday as he completed his first individual training session since his ankle injury. The striker still has some way to go before making a return to competition, likely within the month of February, but his absence has a minor impact on the starting XI for the red shorts since the Danish has only been a bench option at best since joining the club.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury, out month Poulsen has suffered an ankle injury and is expected to miss January as well, according to manager Merlin Polzin. "And on top of that, we had to note an injury during training with...

Impact Poulsen suffered an ankle injury this week and now appears to be facing a large absence, with the forward expected to be out for January as well. The good news for the club is this shouldn't be a major loss, as he has only started once all season. The club is still awaiting a proper diagnosis, likely to return to a spot on the bench once fit, a rough campaign for the club's summer signing.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in return to action Poulsen scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately during Sunday's 3-2 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Poulsen claimed all three points with a goal in the 84th minute scoring a minute after entering the match from the bench. The goal was the first of the season for the forward as he returned from a two-match absence due to an injury in the match.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Poulsen (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Poulsen was a late call to make the team sheet Sunday and has passed his testing, with the forward available from the bench. He has been more of a rotational option since joining the club this summer, having yet to score in his six appearances (one start).

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Possibility for Sunday Poulsen (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's match against Werder Bremen, according to manager Merlin Polzin. "Yussuf was able to increase the workload further, so it might b...

Impact Poulsen could be back in the fold this week, as the midfielder has started to ramp up his training and workload. This comes after a two-game absence for the forward, starting in the game ahead of the injury. However, he has only started in one of his six appearances this campaign, likely to find the bench if he is an option.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing return against Bremen Poulsen (undisclosed) is out another week but could be an option when facing Bremen on Dec. 7, according to manager Merlin Polzin. "The situation is similar with Yussi: He's still...

Impact Poulsen is still going to need at least another week to recover after he missed out last match with an undisclosed injury, although he is starting to ramp up his fitness. That said, there is a chance the forward is an option to face Werder Bremen the following week, just needing to work on his fitness a bit more. He has only started in one of his six appearances this season, likely to return to a bench role once he is an option.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Augsburg Poulsen (undisclosed) will miss a Nov. 22 clash with Augsburg, Hamsburger Abendblatt reports.

Impact Poulsen will miss the Nov. 22 clash after departing the Danish team with an injury. The striker is dealing with a minor injury his absence will bring Ransford-Yeboah Konigsdorffer back into the starting XI. Konigsdorffer has started all but one match to open the campaign with Poulsen getting the start last time out.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Departs Denmark squad Poulsen (undisclosed) suffered a minor injury in training on Wednesday with the Denmark squad and is ruled out for the rest of the international break, the Danish Federation announ...

Impact Poulsen is struggling to keep himself fit and suffered a new minor injury in training in the Danish training camp. The striker is now heading back to Hamburg where he will likely undergo further examinations to know the extent of the issue. Poulsen started the last Bundesliga game against Dortmund which showed an improvement and a potential growing impact for the red shorts before suffering that new setback. Ransford-Yeboah Konigsdorffer is expected to be the one leading the frontline if Poulsen has to miss some time.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Named to bench Poulsen (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Mainz.

Impact Poulsen is finally back with the team after a spell on the sidelines, missing their past three games through injury. He will likely maintain a bench role moving forward, now starting on the bench in all three appearances this season.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option Sunday Poulsen (undisclosed) is an option for Sunday's match against Mainz after training, according to manager Merlin Polzin.

Impact Poulsen is back with the team after some time out due to injury, having yet to play in the past month. However, the forward is now fit again after training, leaving him available for a return. He only appeared off the bench in the first two games he was an option for, likely to earn a bench spot in his return.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to train soon Poulsen is set to be reintegrated into training this week, according to Florian Rebien of Hamburger Morgenpost.

Impact Poulsen has been out the past two games due to an injury, but is set to return to the training field soon, likely to be reintroduced to training in the coming days. This is good news for the club, as their new transfer had only been an option off the bench twice before his injury, set to have a decent role in the team this season. He will hop to see the field against Berlin on Sunday after training, but that may be too soon; more likely to return against Mainz on Oct. 5.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still recovering Poulsen (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Heidenheim, according to manager Merlin Polzin.

Impact Poulsen is out yet another match this week, still recovering from his undisclosed injury. This has been a rough start to life with the club for the forward, as he is yet to earn a start and will now miss a second straight game. He will hope for a return in the meantime, although a return date is still undetermined.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Bayern Munich Poulsen (undisclosed) is not on the bench for Saturday's game against Bayern Munich.

Impact The striker was considered doubtful to play against Bayern due to a minor injury, and in the end, he wasn't considered for a bench spot. He'll aim to return against Heidenheim on Saturday, Sep. 20.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Saturday Poulsen (undisclosed) has trained partially on Thrusday and is doubtful for Saturday's clash against Bayern, coach Merlin Polzin said in the press conference.

Impact Poulsen didn't train fully with his teammates on Thursday and is a doubt for Thursday's clash against Bayern. That said, the veteran striker started the two first games of the season on the bench for the Red Shorts, therefore a potential absence will not impact the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hamburg celebrates Bundesliga return with goalless draw at Gladbach

Hamburger SV emerged from its first game back in the Bundesliga after a seven-year absence with a 0-0 draw at Borussia Mönchengladbach

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Fit for bench Poulsen (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Monchengladbach.

Impact Poulsen is back with his new team for his team sheet debut, with the forward on the bench. He will now hope to see some time before potentially starting the next match, as he does have experience in Bundesliga and could work into a starting role after reaching fitness.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes field for training Poulsen (thigh) is back in team training ahead of Sunday's match against Monchengladbach, according to his club.

Impact Poulsen was leaning towards a return against Gladbach and appears to be trending in the right direction, with the forward now back in team training. He will now continue to train and hopes to be an option when facing Gladbach, possibly securing a starting role in his first appearance for the club.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could return against Gladbach Poulsen (thigh) could be an option for next Sunday's season opener against Borussia Monchengladbach, coach Merlin Polzin said in a press conference. "Dompe, Poulsen, Jatta, and Phe...

Impact Poulsen has been struggling with a thigh issue since his arrival with his new club but that injury could be a minor one as his coach said in a press conference that he could be back for the season opener against Gladbach next Sunday. This is a very positive development as the Danish forward will be a decent option for HSV and could secure a starting role in the upcoming weeks if he remains fit.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling with thigh issue Poulsen (thigh) is missing a friendly with Mallorca due to a strain, Kicker reports.

Impact Poulsen is struggling with a thigh injury and hasn't trained in the last week. The forward has a good chance to make it into the starting XI for the season opener against Gladbach, especially with the season not kicking off until Aug. 24. Poulsen was HSV's big addition in the attack, coming off a decade with RB Leipzig where he largely played a backup role, making just two starts last season.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Appears off bench Poulsen (groin) appeared off the bench for 60 minutes in a friendly against Lyon.

Impact Poulsen was back on the field this weekend after battling a groin injury, not much of a surprise after he trained this week. This is good news for the club, as their new recruit can be deemed fit ahead of the opening match. He only started in three of his 28 appearances last campaign while registering three goals with Leipzig, although he should be earning more time with his new club.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Poulsen (groin) has started to train individually, according to his club.

Impact Poulsen is seeing some important steps in his recovery from his groin injury, as he has taken the field for his first sessions of training since joining Hamburger. However, he was only able to train individually, still needing a bit more time to recover. He will likely look to train with the group soon, still being on a good path for the start of the season.

JULY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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