Concerns over serious knee injury for Hamburg captain

There is a state of concern within Hamburg regarding captain Nicolai Remberg's injury after he suffered a knee injury against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, raising doubts about the possibility of a cruciate ligament tear.

Hamburg coach Merlyn Boltsin stated in comments reported by "Sky Sports": "We have to wait for the precise examinations, but the initial impression suggests that he has suffered a serious injury to a large extent."

Remberg, 26, had to leave the pitch with assistance after his knee was bandaged, before appearing with crutches after the match.

Medical examinations are expected to reveal the nature of the injury and the duration of Hamburg's captain's absence, amid fears that it could be a cruciate ligament injury, with no official confirmation yet.