Hamburg Marginalizes Amir Saeiti Amid Major Squad Overhaul

Amir Saeiti, who was a standout player for Maccabi Tel Aviv last season despite the team's overall struggles, has returned to Hamburg after his loan spell but appears to be sidelined. Hamburg, preparing to face Werder Bremen in the German Cup, did not include Saeiti in their squad, a surprising move given Werder Bremen plays in Germany's third division, which usually allows for a rotated lineup. Saeiti was also excluded from Hamburg's recent 2-1 preseason win over Toulouse and only made a brief late substitute appearance in a 2-2 draw against Lille, amid growing speculation about his departure.

The club is undergoing a significant rebuild, having recently acquired Albert Gronbek for 4.7 million euros, Martin Adelin for 4 million euros, and Tremo Mofi for 2 million euros. This revamp follows the high-profile sale of Fabio Balda to Strasbourg for 7 million euros. With the transfer window closing in a week, further changes to the squad are expected, suggesting Saeiti's role at Hamburg is diminishing and a transfer is likely forthcoming.