Gocholeishvili: "Joining HSV was a great decision" | OneFootball

HSV loaned Giorgi Gocholeishvili from Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer. After a complicated start, he has significantly improved in recent matches.

It should be noted that Giorgi Gocholeishvili is playing in a European top league for the first time. His journey led him from his Georgian homeland to Shakhtar Donetsk, where he played in four Champions League matches before being loaned to FC Copenhagen last season. There, the right-footer played in 33 competitive matches but was not an undisputed regular player.

Additionally, Gocholeishvili suffered from significant personal worries for a time. His now one-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia but recovered in the spring. Since then, the 15-time national player has been able to focus more on sports. Since his arrival in Hamburg, he has mostly been part of the starting lineup. He only missed the away game at FC Bayern Munich due to a yellow-red card in the 0-2 city derby loss against St. Pauli.

Gocholeishvili Praises HSV Fans

Initially, Gocholeishvili, who had to leave the field at halftime during the cup match in Pirmasens, had adaptation problems. In the recent two matches against Heidenheim and Union Berlin, the 24-year-old met the expectations placed on him. “He is known as an absolute team player with a great work ethic. With all these attributes, he will benefit not only our defense but the entire team both athletically and personally,” said sports director Stefan Kuntz at the announcement of the transfer.

Gocholeishvili ran up and down the right side, repeatedly setting offensive accents, such as with the assist for Rayan Philippe's goal. He himself expressed happiness about the development (via Mopo): “It was a very good decision to join HSV. I am very happy to be part of this historic club.” He felt “the support of the coaching staff and the team” from day one.

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He was also impressed by the fans: “The atmosphere at every game in the Volksparkstadion is incredible. I want to thank all our fans for their incredible support.” They, in turn, are likely to be as happy as the player himself if Gocholeishvili continues his recent performances and this is linked with the next points in the race to stay in the league.

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