"It's my job": Polzin urges humility despite HSV's upturn | OneFootball

Despite the narrow defeat in Leipzig, there is a generally positive mood at HSV. However, with an eye on the match against the struggling VfL Wolfsburg, Merlin Polzin issues a warning.

The mood at Hamburger Volkspark could certainly be worse at the moment. In the narrow 2-1 defeat in Leipzig, HSV delivered one of their best performances of the season, impressing both their own fans and the opposing players. Nevertheless, Merlin Polzin is cautious as he looks ahead to the next Bundesliga match (October 25, 3:30 p.m.) against VfL Wolfsburg.

“You carry that momentum with you, you were close to your maximum both in defense and attack, and in terms of overall energy,” said the 34-year-old during Tuesday afternoon’s training session. “Then you play against a team where, from the outside, people might say: Things aren’t going well there. That’s extremely, extremely dangerous.”

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While Wolfsburg is in crisis after four consecutive defeats, Polzin wants to prevent his players from underestimating their opponent. “It’s still a team with a squad value more than twice as high as ours, with three times as much experience in national and international matches, and filled with top players.” The HSV coach is particularly impressed by VfL striker Mohamed Amoura: “When I see him, the way he takes off with his speed, at first I thought I was watching the game in double speed.”

Additionally, Wolfsburg is out to make amends after the clear words from sporting director Sebastian Schindzielorz, who recently spoke of the “total failure of the team.” “That kind of statement will more likely contribute to them playing with more motivation and aggression, rather than giving up and saying, ‘Here, take the points,’” Polzin is certain.

For the promotion coach, one thing is clear: “If we give two percent less than we did against Leipzig, then we will clearly lose the game. It’s my job to make sure we prepare seriously and don’t start thinking we can just march through the league.”

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