Hamburg considers new captain amid Yussuf Poulsen's injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Hamburg's head coach Merlin Polzin and captain Yussuf Poulsen indicated changes may be forthcoming regarding the captaincy for the Bundesliga season. Poulsen played only 33 minutes in the team’s first pre-season game and struggled with injuries last season, starting just once in 15 appearances. His limited playing time has raised questions about his role moving forward. Polzin acknowledged the situation and reiterated Poulsen's importance to the team, while discussing the need for internal decisions before making them public.
- •Yussuf Poulsen's captaincy is under review for the upcoming season.
- •He managed just one start in 15 league games last season.
- •Polzin noted Poulsen's limited playtime in pre-season matches.
- •Poulsen spent the summer rehabilitating from injuries.
- •Team management will discuss potential changes internally.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Hamburg looking to move on from Yussuf Poulsen captaincy amid continued injury struggles
"Hamburg captain Yussuf Poulsen and his head coach Merlin Polzin have given indications that the Danish international will not be serving as the Bundesliga squad’s skipper in the forthcoming league c...
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