Goalkeeping dilemma: will HSV pick a cup goalkeeper? | OneFootball

HSV have a real luxury problem in goal. Daniel Heuer Fernandes was one of the best goalkeepers of last Bundesliga season, but he still faces strong competition.

Sander Tangvik has impressed so much in training and in his few HSV appearances so far that coach Merlin Polzin faces a tricky decision: will he give the 23-year-old future playing time in the DFB-Pokal?

The Norwegian international goalkeeper returned to the Volkspark in outstanding shape after his 12-day World Cup vacation. He showed that, among other things, in the friendly against OSC Lille (2:2). The coaching staff have also noted clear progress from the winter signing.

That the undoubtedly talented Tangvik should not just sit on the bench already became clear toward the end of last season. On the final matchday against Bayer Leverkusen (1:1), the youngster was allowed to start in goal instead of Heuer Fernandes as recognition for his performances in training. Against Leverkusen, Tangvik delivered a strong display and even saved a penalty.

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HSV: Will Tangvik start in goal against Verl?

For that reason as well, HSV could now continue a familiar model. Last season, the club already used a separate goalkeeper in the DFB-Pokal. Daniel Peretz, on loan from Bayern Munich, played against both 1. FC Heidenheim and Holstein Kiel. According to the Hamburger Abendblatt, a similar solution with Tangvik is now conceivable. In their cup opener on August 24, the Rothosen will face SC Verl away from home.

Such a move would be important for Tangvik in order to gain regular match practice. At the same time, Heuer Fernandes would keep his role as first-choice goalkeeper in the Bundesliga. A model that could certainly make sense given the quality of both keepers. In the friendly at FC Toulouse (2:1), each played one half, allowing Polzin to gather further impressions before a decision is expected next week.

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