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Frosty Fortune in Berlin: Walter avoids mass rotation for HSV's Cup encounter
HSV braved the biting cold at Volkspark on Monday afternoon, gearing up for their DFB Cup round of 16 bout against Hertha, scheduled for Wednesday (8.45pm, Sky).
In Cup duties, Matheo Raab (24) will remain the guardian of the net. There's a possibility that Ignace Van der Brempt (21/post-torn muscle fiber), who recently returned against St. Pauli (2:2), may be given a break. In its stead, 19-year-old protector William Mikelbrencis could feature on the right flank.
Leading wingback Bakery Jatta (25), sidelined in the city derby, will likely reappear in the starting lineup against Hertha. Jonas Meffert (29), with his fifth yellow card awaiting him in the subsequent point game against Paderborn on Saturday, might seize another opportunity in the cup. His substitute, Lukasz Poreba (23), was absent from practice on Monday due to a cold.
Insights from the Field:
While preparing for the DFB Cup, HSV is enjoying a considerable focus in the Hamburg sports media sector, with local sources such as Hamburg Regional Sport and Regio Sport Hamburg reporting about the team's progress in detail.
The second Bundesliga rival, Hertha BSC's Tim Walter, may draw motivation from HSV's Cup performance as they aim to consolidate their standings in the German football league.
- Despite the impending DFB Cup battle against Hertha, HSV, Walter's crew, faced bone-chilling temperatures at Volkspark Stadium during their Monday afternoon training session.
- Opting against the mega rotation strategy, HSV's Walter appears to be planning a stronger lineup for the DFB Cup clash, with Matheo Raab (24) anticipated as the starting keeper.
- A potential rest for Ignace Van der Brempt (21) is likely, as he recovers from a muscle injury, allowing 19-year-old William Mikelbrencis to potentially take the right flank.
- With his fifth yellow card awaiting him in the subsequent game against Paderborn on Saturday, Jonas Meffert (29) may be given another chance in the cup, while his replacement, Lukasz Poreba (23), missed practice due to a cold.
- Breathing life into the Hamburg sports scene, HSV's DFB Cup advancement and preparation have been covered extensively by local media like Hamburg Regional Sport and Regio Sport Hamburg.
- Inspired by HSV's actions in the DFB Cup, their Bundesliga rival, Tim Walter of Hertha, could seek inspiration, striving for a successful star turn in the German football league.
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Enrichment Insights:
Having analyzed the latest team trends and performance data, we can offer an enlightened projection for HSV’s expected lineup in the DFB Cup against Hertha BSC:
- Goalkeeper: Daniel Heuer Fernandes
- Defenders: William Mikelbrencis, Dennis Hadzikadunic, Miro Muheim, Jonas Meffert
- Midfielders: Emir Sahiti, Marco Richter
- Forwards: Davie Selke, Jean-Luc Dompe
Due to the absence of information on potential injuries and suspensions in the provided sources, it is best to proceed with caution in pinpointing the certainty of this expected lineup. These players are considered likely to feature in the starting lineup, but final team selection ultimately comes down to Walter's preference and any last-minute changes due to external factors.
