Hamburg SV Faces Injury Challenges Ahead of Crucial Bayern Munich Match; Bundesliga Nachholspiele See Mixed Results

Hamburg SV is grappling with significant injury woes impacting its attacking lineup just before a critical Bundesliga home match against Bayern Munich. Key forwards Yussuf Poulsen and Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit are sidelined with syndesmosis injuries. Additionally, Damion Downs and Fabio Baldé, both young players, are uncertain for Saturday's match due to a calf strain and thigh tendon irritation respectively. These injuries stem from earlier matches, including the recent scoreless derby against St. Pauli. According to Bild, while Downs and Baldé’s injuries are not deemed severe, their availability remains questionable. Robert Glatzel has returned to training after illness, and Jean-Luc Dompé continues to manage Achilles tendon issues with reduced training intensity.

In related Bundesliga action, rescheduled fixtures saw St. Pauli secure a 1:1 draw against RB Leipzig, with Leipzig’s Yan Diomande scoring. Conversely, Werder Bremen suffered a 0:2 defeat to Hoffenheim. These results were reported by Deutschlandfunk on January 28, 2026, highlighting a mix of outcomes in the league’s Nachholspiele round.

Hamburg’s injury situation poses a critical challenge as they prepare to face record champions Bayern Munich. Their offensive options are notably limited, intensifying pressure on the squad. Meanwhile, other Bundesliga teams continue to navigate competitive fixtures with varying success.