Hamann on HSV transfer: "That makes my hair stand on end!" | OneFootball

Last summer, HSV made a real splash by signing Yussuf Poulsen. Many observers were surprised that the Dane joined a newly promoted team.

So far, however, the results have been disappointing, which is why TV expert Dietmar Hamann feels his skepticism is justified. "I didn't understand the Poulsen transfer in the summer," said the Sky expert before the city derby against FC St. Pauli, and he was clear: "He hadn't played in Leipzig for a while. He was never a goal scorer either."

Indeed, the 31-year-old has hardly made an impact at HSV so far. In eight brief appearances, the 87-time Danish international has only clocked 209 Bundesliga minutes and scored one goal.

For Hamann, this is no coincidence. "That's how it is with strikers over 30. If they lose half a meter, it becomes even more difficult," explained the former national player. Despite personal appreciation, he remains critical: "I don't wish him any harm, he's a great guy. But was he the right player at the right time?" One particular reason for the transfer especially irks Hamann: "When I hear that a striker is signed because he's a pressing forward, it makes my hair stand on end! That's why I'm curious to see how things will develop."

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Hamann talks about HSV's scoring drought

Regardless of Poulsen's situation, the offense is a major concern for Hamburg. "HSV has only scored 17 times. The center forwards only once each. I'm struggling to imagine who among the guests could score a goal," analyzed Hamann, looking ahead to the upcoming match at Millerntor on Friday evening (8:30 PM, Sky).

He therefore offers advice to coach Merlin Polzin. "I would wish that if you already have a finisher like Robert Glatzel, you also play him," demanded Hamann. "Such a striker must also have the freedom to stay put sometimes. He should conserve his energy for the two or three situations where he can score." Glatzel gives the Red Shorts "something they don't have."

In any case, the chief critic of German football considers the derby to be decisive. If HSV wins, "there will be no discussions," said Hamann. "But if you lose, the whole discussion about HSV's striker problem will take on a different weight."

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