Match Previews

Hamburger SV suffered a disappointing 4-1 defeat at bottom side Gladbach after a poor display.... 2nd defeat in a row sees them drop into 5th place in the Bundesliga..... looking to bounce back in the Uefa Cup against Galatasaray.... Reinhardt (r)(def) and Demel (r)(def) out.... Gravgaard (r)(def) able to play.... Tavares (sp)(mid) and Streit (mid) not eligible.... Hamburger SV seem to be in sudden downtrend after 2 defeats in the row in the Bundesliga where they followed up a 1-3 home loss against Wolfsburg with an embarrassing 4-1 defeat at bottom side Gladbach. Hamburg could not match the determined hosts and looked unfocused and tired which gets immediately punished in the Bundesliga. The defeat is a severe set-back in the league where Hamburg drop back into 5th place now. On Thursday they will be looking to bounce back in the Uefa Cup when they host Galatasaray. Early team news is that regular defenders Reinhardt and Demel remain out while Atouba and Castelen remain out long-term. Midfielders Tavares and Streit are not eligible in the Uefa Cup. Coach Jol is considering his options while Benjamin could replace out-of-form Boateng on the right-back position. The stadium is fully sold-out and should contain a lot of Turkish fans as well. Positive news is that central defender Gravgaard will be able to play wearing a protection for his recently broken finger which should see Alex Silva switch back into defensive midfield. In attack Petric and Olic look likely to start which would leave a pinch hitter role for Guerrero on the bench. Hamburg should have learned their lessons from 2 recent defeats in the Bundesliga and should find a balance between attack and defense.