Miro Muheim
HSV
LB
Possession Builder
Mar 24, 1998 (28)
Left
6'0"
170 lb
Hamburger SVRemains out against Mainz
Muheim (thigh) has been ruled out of Sunday's Bundesliga clash against Mainz as he continues his recovery from the muscular problems that disrupted his preseason.
Analysis: Muheim will remain sidelined after having yet to feature this season, despite recently taking steps forward by returning to work on the pitch. The left-back still needs additional time before being ready for competitive action, and David Moller Wolfe should continue to benefit from his absence on the left side of Hamburg's defense.
Still uncertain Sunday
Muheim (thigh) sat out team training Wednesday one day after returning to the pitch and worked individually indoors as a load management measure, Hamburger Abendblatt reports.
Analysis: Muheim has yet to feature for Hamburg this season after muscular problems disrupted his preseason buildup, but he returned to the pitch Tuesday before being limited to individual work Wednesday as part of a planned workload-management approach. The absence of any reported setback is encouraging, and he will need to rejoin full team training before being considered for selection, with his chances of making Sunday's squad against Mainz depending on how he progresses over the coming days. Muheim now faces tougher competition following the arrival of David Moller Wolfe, so his path into the starting lineup will not be easy once he is fully fit.
Ruled out despite training progress
Muheim (adductor) will remain unavailable for Saturday's Bundesliga opener against Borussia Dortmund despite returning to partial team training, according to coach Merlin Polzin. "Miro has already been able to take part in some team training again, but unfortunately, it won't be enough for our game on Saturday."
Analysis: Muheim has taken another step forward in his recovery by progressing from individual work to partial team training. However, the left-back is not yet ready for competitive action and will miss the Bundesliga opener against Dortmund. His next objective will be a full return to team training before he can be considered for the matchday squad, though no specific timetable has been provided.
Recovery progresses, return unclear
Muheim (adductor) completed an individual session with rehab coach Sebastian Capel on a side pitch, marking the next step in his recovery after recently being limited to running training. However, he is not yet ready to return to team training and looks unlikely to start in the Bundesliga opener against Borussia Dortmund, according to BILD.
Analysis: Muheim has been working through shortened sessions for around two weeks because of an adductor issue, and this side-pitch work is the next building block after a stretch of running-only training. He still isn't cleared for full team training, leaving his availability for Hamburger SV's Bundesliga opener against Borussia Dortmund genuinely uncertain. Even if he does make the squad, a bench role looks the more realistic outcome given how long he's been out and how well Louis Lemke has filled in, producing a goal and an assist in cup play. Once back to full fitness, Muheim remains an important piece for Hamburger SV as their left wing-back, set-piece taker and a key creative presence.
Will miss cup game
Muheim is set to miss Monday's DFB-Pokal opener against SC Verl as he continues to recover from an adductor issue, with his return still a few days away, according to Mopo.
Analysis: Muheim picked up an adductor issue about a week ago and has remained limited to individual running since sitting out the preseason finale against Toulouse. His return is still a few days away, ruling him out for Monday's DFB-Pokal opener against SC Verl, and he will likely need to complete a full return to team training before being considered for selection. Hamburger will hope he can return in time for the Bundesliga opener against Werder Bremen, where his creativity will be important.
Doubtful with adductor issue
Muheim was held out of Sunday's 2-1 win over Toulouse as a precaution due to an adductor problem, according to Mopo.
Analysis: Muheim has been dealing with the issue for a stretch now, and it kept him off the trip to France entirely as a cautionary measure rather than a forced withdrawal. The Swiss left back's timeline for a return remains unclear at this stage, though there is optimism that he will be ready in time for the season's official start. Muheim is expected to be given every chance to prove his fitness before Monday's German Cup opener against SC Verl on August 24.
Doesn't play Saturday
Muheim (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 2-1 friendly win over Toulouse.
Analysis: Muheim has been dealing with a thigh problem in recent days, so it wasn't surprising to see him sit out this friendly match. The full-back will look to be an option for the DFB Pokal opener against Verl on Monday, Aug. 24, before the Bundesliga opener versus Dortmund on Aug. 29.
Sits out with thigh issue
Muheim did not train Thursday due to a thigh problem that had already forced him to cut short the previous day's session, according to Bild.
Analysis: Muheim held down the left back role for HSV throughout last season, racking up 29 Bundesliga appearances and over 2,400 minutes with four assists, though his part at the World Cup with Switzerland was much smaller, coming on as a substitute in all three matches and contributing one tackle, two interceptions and two clearances across 84 minutes. No specific timeline for his return to training has been disclosed, and Muheim is expected to be reassessed as HSV's preseason continues.
Ready for new season
Muheim is ready for the new season with Hamburger after the World Cup with Switzerland, according to the club.
Analysis: Muheim made 29 Bundesliga appearances last season, totaling over 2,400 minutes and contributing four assists as a regular starter at left back. He was limited to a bench role for Switzerland at the World Cup, entering all three of his appearances as a substitute and contributing one tackle, two interceptions and two clearances across 84 minutes, and his return to club training now shifts focus to preseason preparations heading into the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season.
Two crosses from bench
Muheim recorded two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Argentina.
Analysis: Muheim was introduced to the field from the bench Saturday, as the defender played 34 minutes in the loss. This follows his role for most of the tournament, as he would not start once and earned all three appearances from the bench. In his 84 minutes of play, the defender recorded one tackle, two interceptions and two clearances.
Named to bench
Muheim (calf) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Algeria.
Analysis: Muheim had missed the past two games due to a calf injury but has returned for the knockouts, as the defender is an option off the bench. He entered the field in their opener, so there is a solid chance he sees the field as a replacement. That said, he did have a rough outing that saw him commit an own goal for a draw in their opener, so his confidence will be a bit of a question.
Should be available for R32
Muheim trained fully with the squad on Friday, marking his return from the calf issue that had previously limited him to individual sessions, according to SRF.
Analysis: Muheim should now be considered an option for Switzerland's upcoming round of 32 fixture, having previously been restricted to solo training while his recovery progressed. The defender's full participation in training Friday is an encouraging sign after a rough stretch that included an own goal and the injury that followed in the group stage opener.
Trains individually again Monday
Muheim (calf) is only training individually and remains in question for Wednesday's match against Canada, according to Tobias Wedermann of Blick.
Analysis: Muheim is still on the road to recovery as he heals from a calf injury, with the defender once again only allowed to train individually. This does raise some questions around if he can play on Wednesday, although the Swiss Football Association has heavily denied that he will miss out on the rest of the tournament. That said, Wednesday's game could still be too soon, a rough spell of play for the defender who only featured as a substitute in the 89th minute in their opener before scoring an own goal and picking up an injury.
Still training apart
Muheim (calf) continues to train separately from the Switzerland squad, spending the start of training sessions doing strengthening exercises as he works toward full fitness, according to Leman Bleu.
Analysis: Muheim had been ruled out of the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina with a calf issue and does not appear fully recovered yet. Switzerland will hold one more collective training session Monday in San Diego before flying to Vancouver, with a final session scheduled Tuesday ahead of their decisive group stage clash against host nation Canada.
Ruled out Thursday
Muheim (strain) is ruled out for Thursday's clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Analysis: Muheim has been unable to recover from the muscle injury sustained in training, confirming his absence after being unable to train for two days heading into a crucial fixture that Switzerland cannot afford to lose following the opening group stage draw. His unavailability removes a depth option at left-back for the coaching staff, with Ricardo Rodriguez continuing as the undisputed starter in that position. Muheim's situation will be monitored closely ahead of Switzerland's remaining fixtures in the group stage.
Questionable for Thursday
Muheim is questionable for Thursday's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina due to a muscle injury, according to Kicker.de.
Analysis: Muheim had a nightmare in Switzerland's opening World Cup match when scoring an own goal and may be out for their next contest, as the defender suffered an injury in training. This would leave the team without a bit of depth in the defense, especially after he already featured in the last game. He has been unable to train the past two days, so his deployment is questionable, only likely to make the bench even if he is deemed fit.
Late own goal
Muheim generated an own goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Qatar.
Analysis: Muheim came on as a substitute for Ricardo Rodriguez late in the second half of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Qatar, entering the match with Switzerland holding a 1-0 lead and seemingly on course for a winning start to their World Cup campaign. However, the left-back endured a nightmare introduction to the tournament when Boualem Khoukhi attacked a stoppage-time delivery into the box, with Muheim's attempted defensive intervention deflecting the ball past a helpless Gregor Kobel and into his own net. The unfortunate own goal gifted Qatar a dramatic equalizer and their first World Cup point, silencing the Swiss supporters at Levi's Stadium and turning what looked like a comfortable victory into a frustrating draw.
Returns to bench
Muheim (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Leverkusen.
Analysis: Muheim has been included in the squad after returning to full training for the first time following a three-game absence, with assistant manager Loic Fave's encouraging words translating into a cautious bench role rather than an immediate return to the starting lineup after just one session back. The left-back has been a near ever-present figure for Hamburg this season, starting all but one of his 28 Bundesliga appearances while tallying four assists, 41 chances created, 149 crosses and 62 tackles, and his presence among the substitutes is a welcome development ahead of a summer in which he will be hoping to secure his place in Switzerland's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His return to the starting lineup is expected to follow naturally once the ankle issue has fully settled.
Back in full training
Muheim (ankle) is back in full training and should be an option for Saturday's season finale against Leverkusen, according to assistant manager Loic Fave. "He looked good. It would be great if he could play again. It was his first training session; we'll have to see how he fares over the next few days," Fave stated.
Analysis: Muheim looks set to return from a three-game absence, and if that's the case, he could return to a starting role right away. If healthy, Muheim should be a lock to make Switzerland's squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as well. He has started in all but one of his 28 Bundesliga appearances, tallying four assists, 41 chances created, 149 crosses, 52 corners, 62 tackles, 27 interceptions and 59 clearances. He provided strong two-way value throughout the season.
Out against Freiburg
Muheim (ankle) is ruled out for Sunday's clash against Freiburg.
Analysis: Muheim has been unable to earn a place in the squad despite the encouraging signs that had emerged from his training as a late call, with the initial expectation that he would miss the rest of the season ultimately proving correct as Sunday's fixture comes too soon in his recovery. His absence is a blow for Hamburg heading into the penultimate game of what has been a crucial campaign for the Red Shorts, with Bakery Jatta set to retain the starting spot in his place. His situation will be monitored closely ahead of the final fixture of the season as the club assesses whether he can play any part before the campaign draws to a close.
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