HSV stars eye World Cup: dream start for Muheim, Peretz calls out Italy | OneFootball

HSV released four players to national teams during the current international break. Miro Muheim and Daniel Peretz enjoyed successful experiences.

Last Friday evening, Switzerland played their opening match in the World Cup qualification. The intense encounter with Kosovo quickly turned into a clear affair. By halftime, it was 4-0 for the Swiss, with 13 out of the 16 players either currently active or formerly active in the Bundesliga. Miro Muheim joined the Nati squad back in the second division days and left a lasting impression in his first three appearances.

Accordingly, he recently emphasized: “Of course, I have the World Cup in mind. It's only a year away, and I intend to be there.” Coach Murat Yakin values Muheim and brought him on against Kosovo for the second half in place of veteran Ricardo Rodriguez. After 71 minutes, the 27-year-old received a yellow card in an otherwise uneventful second half that saw no more goals.

Defeats for HSV newcomers Gocholeishvilli and Omari

Israel has already played four World Cup qualification matches. Daniel Peretz was consistently in goal. In the Republic of Moldova, the keeper, on loan from FC Bayern to HSV, experienced a quiet evening during the 4-0 victory. His team has already collected nine points and faces a crucial match against Italy, which takes place on Monday evening in Debrecen, Hungary. The winner will temporarily secure second place, which qualifies for playoff matches, behind the still unbeaten Norway.

In contrast, Giorgi Gocholeishvilli suffered a defeat, with Georgia losing 2-3 to Turkey. For long stretches, the Georgians had little to show in front of their home crowd. By the 63rd minute, they were trailing 0-3. Gocholeishvilli, who joined HSV on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk, only entered the field in the 85th minute. He might get more playing time in tomorrow's home game against Bulgaria, who also started without points.

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Warmed Omari suffered a significant setback. Holding both French and Comorian citizenship, the center-back has been playing for Comoros for a year and has completed all matches in full. On Thursday, Omari was part of the starting lineup that was clearly defeated 0-3 by Mali. Nevertheless, the football underdog, with a population of less than a million, still holds a remarkable position with chances for World Cup participation. For this, they need three points in the match against the already trailing Central African Republic.

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