Adler out injured - rare chance for Drobny
René Adler has failed to become fit in time for Saturday's Bundesliga matchday 22 home clash against Borussia Mönchengladbach (16.02.13, 15.30 CET). His omission gives a rare start to second string keeper Jaroslav Drobny, who has been a model professional since losing his first team spot to Adler at the start of the current season. HSV boss Thorsten Fink is without first choice keeper René Adler for the visit of Borussia Mönchengladbach to the (almost) sold out Imtech Arena in Hamburg on Saturday. Adler has been unable to train properly since Wednesday, and his abdominal muscle problem has ruled him out of Saturday's eagerly-awaited clash. Fink told the media at the pre-match press conference in Hamburg on Thursday: "René is definitely out of our game against Gladbach". Fink fears that if he let the Germany keeper play, further injury could keep him out for much longer: "That is a risk we are not prepared to take", added the Rothosen supremo.
That means that Jaroslav Drobny gets a rare chance to show what he can do. Fink: "I have absolute trust in Drobo's ability. He proved his value to us all last season. He has behaved in such a totally professional manner that he well deserves a chance to play. Drobo has always put the team first and has been a great help to René Adler. He fully identifies with HSV and the city. He is a valuable part of our team." Drobny "important" to the team
The experienced Czech-born stopper proved what he could do between the Hamburg posts last season. Something not forgotten by his team mate Marcel Janssen who told the media at the same press conference: "He is a great guy who is immensely important to us. Drobo is an experienced pro, who played the whole of last season for us, so finding his rhythm will not be a problem for him. He played in so many important games for us and proved that he is absolutely reliable. He has no pressure ahead of the Gladbach game." Fink agrees. He said: "He is an absolute pro who always performs well."
Possible line-ups: Hamburger SV: Drobny - Diekmeier, Rajkovic, Westermann, Jansen - Badelj - Skjelbred, Aogo - van der Vaart - Rudnevs, Son |
 
  
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