Hamburger SV begins season with incomplete roster. The team is ending the preparation with a series of injuries and departures. The two loan players Luka Vuskovic and Fabio Vieira have returned to their Premier League clubs. This has left a gap in the Hamburger SV roster. Hamburger SV finished the last season with 38 points and 13th place. The team has achieved 9 wins, 11 draws and 14 losses. Hamburger SV will face SC Paderborn 07 on October 24, 2026. The team must overcome their injuries and departures to achieve their goals. The injury list of Hamburger SV is long: Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit, Miro Muheim and Warmed Omari are currently not available. Hamburger SV has signed Sebastiaan Bornauw in the summer to fill the gap in the roster. The new season is very important for Hamburger SV to achieve their goals and secure the class retention. The team must use their strengths and overcome their weaknesses to be successful.