Sebastiaan Bornauw injured during Hamburger SV cup match

Hamburger SV defender Sebastiaan Bornauw was forced to leave his cup match against Eintracht Frankfurt after receiving a punch to the face. The incident occurred just before halftime during an aerial duel with Frankfurt goalkeeper Noah Atubolu.

Bornauw suffered injuries to his jaw, nose, and lip, resulting in bleeding that prevented him from continuing. He was replaced at the break by 18-year-old Jason Bissi-Mouelle. Following his departure, Hamburger SV struggled defensively, ultimately losing the match 1-3 to goals from Robin Koch, Jonathan Burkardt, and Younes Ebnoutalib.

HSV coach Merlin Polzin noted that the loss of Bornauw was a significant blow to the team's three-man defense, especially given the club was already missing six potential starters. However, Polzin provided reassuring news, stating he expects Bornauw to be available for the upcoming Bundesliga match against Eintracht Frankfurt this Sunday.