HSV absences present double challenge

Hamburg lost 0–1 at Paderborn and suffered two more injuries, deepening the squad crisis for manager Merlin Polzin.

Hamburger SV's injury troubles mounted after a 0–1 defeat at SC Paderborn, with two more players added to the growing list of absences. The mounting personnel crisis is presenting manager Merlin Polzin with compounding challenges as the squad's depth continues to be tested week after week.