“We’ll sing for him”: HSV legend Hrubesch turns 75! | OneFootball

One of the biggest HSV icons of all time is celebrating his special day today. Heading monster Horst “Hotte” Hrubesch turns 75!

What has prompted fans across all social media platforms to send countless congratulations is almost a little uncomfortable for the birthday boy himself. “As always, I’ll keep a low profile,” announced the former exceptional striker a few days ago. Between 1978 and 1983, he became the defining figure of HSV’s most successful era, scoring 134 goals in 212 competitive matches.

Even so, Hrubesch cannot prevent all the fuss surrounding him. His connection to the club — and especially to head coach Merlin Polzin — remains far too close. Even in the middle of the intense preparations for the northern derby against Werder Bremen (Saturday, 3:30 p.m.), the coach is taking time for the club legend.

“If I can’t see him in person, then we’ll definitely give him a video call to make it feel as close as possible. And then we’ll sing for him too,” Polzin announced at the matchday press conference on Thursday.

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Hrubesch “not just a legend at HSV”

The relationship between the two has grown over the years, ever since Hrubesch stepped in once again as coach in 2021. “That was very, very special,” recalls Polzin, who was allowed to continue as Hrubesch’s assistant despite the dismissal of his mentor Daniel Thioune.

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The time they spent together shaped him above all on a personal level. “Horst Hrubesch is not only an absolute legend at HSV because of what he achieved on the pitch. He is also one because of the values he stands for,” said Polzin.

That makes the desire to give the birthday celebrant a sporting gift all the greater. An away win at Bremen’s Weserstadion would certainly make Hrubesch happy.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.