Polzin with a blunt message: "We can do much better" | OneFootball

In the 0-1 loss against FC Augsburg, HSV showed its weakest performance in many weeks. Merlin Polzin was accordingly clear.

This setback hit hard: Hamburger SV lost 0-1 to direct relegation rival FC Augsburg. But it wasn't just the result; it was more about the manner in which the Rothosen presented themselves on Saturday. Coach Merlin Polzin left no doubt after the final whistle about how disappointed he was. His clear message: It can't continue like this in the Fuggerstadt!

"We are very dissatisfied with the way we started the game. We need to bring things to the field that are non-negotiable. That annoys me a lot," Polzin emphasized clearly. What hurt him the most was that his team could hardly create any offensive impulses despite changes. HSV acted shockingly passive, left the initiative to Augsburg, and often lost the crucial duels.

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Only thanks to goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes did the deficit remain for a long time. Offensively, they were far too rarely dangerous. "We didn't get into the game at all in the first 30 minutes," admitted Nicolai Remberg. Meanwhile, Miro Muheim spoke of a "missed grip." Even after the break, it remained an attempt to take control of the game. The Augsburg players simply seemed more determined and consequently took the lead through Anton Kade. Even an almost ten-minute numerical advantage in the final phase brought nothing more for HSV.

Polzin announced a relentless analysis and simultaneously demanded a significant performance improvement. "We can do much better," said the coach, who now faces three difficult home games in a row. It is clear: With the passivity from the Augsburg match, it will be difficult to earn points even at the Volksparkstadion.

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