The case for your time
Fifteenth-placed Hamburg, on nine points, welcome bottom-of-the-table Gladbach, on four, in a Friday night clash where both sides badly need a result. HSV arrive on a losing run, while Gladbach have been unbeaten in their last three competitive games despite their league position.
The 17-year-old was singled out by Polzin as a threat, and his fearless approach could cause problems for a Hamburg side short of midfield experience.
With Poulsen's fitness in doubt, Daka's pace in behind could be Hamburg's best route to goals against a leaky Gladbach side.
A creative playmaker whose passing and set pieces matter more with several Gladbach attackers missing.
A physical striker who can lead the line and give HSV a focal point if they need to end their losing run.
Confirmed XIs usually land about an hour before kickoff.
Hamburger SV
Borussia Mönchengladbach
