Copenhagen test as an audition: this HSV pro presses his case | OneFootball

HSV’s 2-0 win over FC Copenhagen provided several exciting insights. For Miro Muheim, however, the match may have meant much more.

The Swiss player used the friendly to make an important statement in the battle for a starting spot. Muheim, who for a long time had virtually no competition, currently finds himself in an unfamiliar situation. With David Möller Wolfe, Hamburg signed a high-profile reinforcement for the left side, while academy product Louis Lemke is also pushing for his chance with strong performances. After a long World Cup break and a difficult preseason due to injury, Muheim now faces an intriguing three-way battle.

Against Copenhagen, the 28-year-old showed why he should by no means be written off. Time and again he got involved offensively, impressed with his usual passing accuracy, and almost capped his performance with a goal. Only the side netting denied him.

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Even so, Muheim had shown enough to look ahead to the coming weeks with confidence. “I’m fit and could start again,” Hamburger Abendblatt quotes him as saying with regard to the away match at TSG Hoffenheim (October 10). At the same time, he admitted: “The situation is new for me. Competition is good for business. I will fight for my place.”

HSV: Polzin tempers expectations around Muheim

One positive sign: Muheim seems to be growing increasingly comfortable with the changed demands of HSV’s 3-4-2-1 system. Whereas he previously often drifted inside and at times acted as an additional playmaker, he is now expected to work the flank much more frequently. “The adjustment is not a problem for me,” Muheim emphasized.

Despite the strong display against Copenhagen, Polzin struck a slightly more cautious note afterward. “It was extremely important for Miro to play again so he can take the next step physically,” said the HSV coach. Although Muheim had shown “his typical Miro game,” they did not want to immediately go back to saying “Attack, full throttle, let’s go!” In Hoffenheim, the longtime first choice may therefore once again have to line up behind Möller Wolfe.

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