Heuer Fernandes responds to HSV goalkeeper rumours | OneFootball

After Daniel Peretz’s winter departure, there is a personnel gap between the HSV goalposts. While those responsible are searching for a solution on the transfer market, first-choice goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes remains notably relaxed.

The 33-year-old does not feel any urgent need for action and, despite his advanced footballing age, considers himself to be in top shape. He has no concerns about possible overload or risk of injury. “To keep it that way, I want to continue just as I have been,” Heuer Fernandes explained after the draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach (0:0).

He even considers consciously managing his workload to be counterproductive: “If you started to manage things now, the risk would be greater.” His career so far, which has largely been free of injuries, reinforces this attitude.

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But even in case of emergency, the HSV goalkeeper believes the team is well prepared. Heuer Fernandes explicitly emphasized his trust in the young goalkeepers in the squad. “We are well positioned,” he stated clearly, highlighting in particular the youth keepers Hannes Hermann and Fernando Dickes. “The guys who are here give it their all. If necessary, they can step in and perform. They’re all good lads, so I’m totally relaxed about it.”

In fact, there are many indications that 20-year-old homegrown talent Hermann will once again be part of the Bundesliga squad for the city derby against FC St. Pauli (Friday, 8:30 p.m.), making it his third consecutive appearance.

So far, HSV’s external search for a goalkeeper has been unsuccessful. Names like Stefan Ortega (Manchester City) or Kevin Müller (1. FC Heidenheim) briefly surfaced in the rumor mill, but disappeared as quickly as they appeared. Nicolas Kristof from SV Elversberg is also not considered a realistic option this winter. The Saarland club is reluctant to part with another key player in the promotion race and, after the eight-million transfer of Younes Ebnoutalib, feels no pressure to sell.

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