Setback for HSV star: Poulsen forced to leave national team

This is unfortunate for Yussuf Poulsen. Instead of participating with Denmark in the World Cup qualifiers against Belarus and Scotland, he had to leave the national team. The Danish association confirmed this last night. 

The striker was injured during training on Wednesday and will therefore not be available. Mika Biereth from AS Monaco will take his place.

Udskiftning på Herrelandsholdet

Yussuf Poulsen har fået en mindre skade under dagens træning og bliver desværre ikke klar til de to kommende kampe. Landstræner Brian Riemer har i stedet udtaget Mika Biereth.

God bedring, Yus, og velkommen i truppen, Mika.#ForDanmarkpic.twitter.com/VmKij3lCiC— Fodboldlandsholdene 🇩🇰 (@dbulandshold) November 12, 2025

From HSV's perspective, there is still hope that the new signing will not be out for long. Because the association's statement mentions a "slight injury." 

It is quite possible that he will be available for the away game in Augsburg. 

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