Hamburg coach updates on Terem Moffi injury ahead Hoffenheim clash
Hamburg head coach Merlin Polzin has provided an injury update on Nigerian striker Terem Moffi ahead of the team’s Bundesliga match against TSG Hoffenheim. Moffi suffered a knee injury during Hamburg’s recent league game against FC Cologne, after which he was substituted at halftime for Yussuf Poulsen. Polzin said he is not willing to rush the forward back, explaining that the knee reacted more than expected and that the club needs to assess it further this week.
The update means Moffi’s availability for the Hoffenheim fixture remains uncertain, which could affect Hamburg’s attacking options in a key league encounter. For the Nigeria international, any delay in regaining full fitness might also impact his preparation for upcoming national team duties, though no specific international fixtures were mentioned in the report.
Fans and fantasy managers should treat Moffi as doubtful for the Hoffenheim game and consider alternative striking options. Moffi is on a season-long loan at Hamburg from French club OGC Nice. No return date has been given, with Polzin insisting the club will wait and see how the knee responds over the coming days.