Patson Daka
HSV
Right Winger
Center Forward
Wide Forward
Oct 9, 1998 (28)
Right
6'0"
157 lb
Available to face Paderborn
Daka (thigh) is available for Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Paderborn after resuming team training following his injury, according to coach Merlin Polzin. "There's plenty of good news: Patson, Sambi and Baka have already completed a significant amount of training, some of it full training, and are therefore available for the match."
Analysis: Daka has recovered sufficiently from the thigh injury that kept him out of Hamburg's recent matches, including the victory over Hoffenheim. The forward had previously been limited to individual rehabilitation but has now progressed back into team training and received clearance for Saturday's encounter against Paderborn. His return provides Hamburg with an additional attacking option, although Yussuf Poulsen remains a contender to lead the line. Daka's involvement could be managed as he works toward regaining full match fitness.
Remains in rehabilitation
Daka (thigh) remains in rehabilitation ahead of Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Stuttgart, according to coach Merlin Polzin. "Pato is still going through his rehabilitation process."
Analysis: Daka continues to recover from a thigh injury that kept him out of Hamburg's 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim. The forward completed individual work earlier in the week but has yet to return to regular team training, leaving his availability against Stuttgart doubtful. His recovery remains ongoing, and he will need to progress beyond individual rehabilitation before returning to competitive action. Yussuf Poulsen could continue leading the attack while Daka remains sidelined.
Completes individual session
Daka (thigh) completed an individual session during Tuesday's training, Hamburger Abendblatt reports.
Analysis: Daka remains in individual training and has already been ruled out for Saturday's clash with Hoffenheim. There's some hope he could be back in the following week, but he will have to get back in to team training for any real chance of that. Yussuf Poulsen is in line for the start.
Confirmed torn muscle fiber
Daka has been diagnosed with a torn muscle fiber in his left thigh, and following in-depth MRI examinations at the Athleticum, the player will be sidelined for the coming weeks, according to the club.
Analysis: Daka had returned from Zambia duty with discomfort that was initially described as muscle tightness after missing a win over Togo, but this confirmed diagnosis now points to a more significant layoff than first expected. His availability for the Oct. 10 match against Hoffenheim now looks compromised, and his recovery timeline will continue to be monitored as Hamburg's season progresses.
Avoids serious thigh injury
Daka has been diagnosed with muscle tightness in his thigh after missing Zambia's 2-0 win over Togo, according to BILD.
Analysis: Daka appears to have avoided a significant injury after initially being sidelined with a muscular issue while on international duty. The Zambia medical staff reportedly informed Hamburg that the problem is limited to muscle tightness, though the striker is expected to undergo further assessment upon his return to the club. His availability for the Oct. 10 clash against Hoffenheim will depend on how he progresses over the coming days.
Dealing with muscle injury
Daka (muscle) missed Zambia's 2-0 AFCON qualifying win over Togo on Tuesday due to an injury, according to Kicker.
Analysis: Daka's muscle issue leaves his availability uncertain heading into Hamburg's return to Bundesliga action against Hoffenheim on Oct. 10, with no timetable for his recovery currently available. His status takes on added importance with fellow striker Terem Moffi also dealing with a knee injury and unlikely to be ready for that match. If both remain sidelined, Yussuf Poulsen and Otto Stange would be the primary options to lead the attack.
Signs with Hamburger SV
Daka signed with Hamburger SV after his contract with Leicester ended following the club's relegation to League One, the club announced.
Analysis: Daka scored 68 goals in 125 official matches during his time at Red Bull Salzburg, winning four straight Austrian league titles and three domestic cups, along with a golden boot and league MVP honors in 2020-21. He moved to Leicester in 2021, becoming the first Zambian to score in the Premier League and later netting four goals in a single Europa League match against Spartak Moscow, a feat no Leicester player had achieved since 1958. Across his time in England, the forward made 76 Premier League appearances along with 15 Europa League and 10 Champions League matches. Daka is expected to lead Hamburg's attacking line, bringing pace, pressing intensity and finishing quality to the frontline.
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