After Bayern masterclass: HSV legend hails Polzin with high praise! | OneFootball

Since November 2024, Merlin Polzin and Loic Favé have formed the coaching duo of HSV. They celebrated their breakout game in the Bundesliga at the latest against FC Bayern.

The strong and not undeserved 2:2 against the German record champions, in which HSV presented itself on equal footing for large stretches of the match, is the biggest exclamation mark so far from the young sports management. One who has been following this development particularly closely is HSV idol Horst Hrubesch.

The former national player and former youth director of the Rothosen is impressed by the duo's work, as he expressed to Bild. “Merlin leads the team well, communicates excellently, and sells the club's philosophy wonderfully. He tries to involve everyone in the club,” Hrubesch praises head coach Polzin.

He also explicitly highlights assistant coach Favé: “Loic is very, very strong in the tactical area, always having great ideas on how to outsmart each opponent.” The 74-year-old's verdict is accordingly clear: “They complement each other well. Both guys are always honest with their players. That impresses me.”

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Hrubesch's Forecast: “Will stay in the league with HSV”

Hrubesch himself plays a rather quiet role in the background. He regularly exchanges ideas with Polzin and Favé but does not see himself as a decision-maker. “I occasionally stop by Volkspark. They are willing to listen to me. What they make of it is up to them. In the end, they have to make the decision. And the players have to implement it on the field later,” says the 1980 European Champion.

The former youth coach firmly believes in a great future for the duo. “In the long run, they will bring a lot of joy to HSV in the coming years. The team will continue to develop. I think they will stay in the league with the club.” However, Hrubesch issues a warning: “Just be careful! The second Bundesliga season will be much tougher.”

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