HSV's man of the moment: how Grønbaek explains his form surge | OneFootball

HSV star Albert Grønbæk is currently almost impossible to stop. The Dane had already hinted in pre-season, with three goals, that he would head into the new campaign full of momentum.

In the 3-0 win over SC Verl in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, the attacking player now emphatically confirmed the strong impression he had made. More than that: he scored his first brace in an HSV shirt.

Unsurprisingly, the 25-year-old was delighted after the final whistle. As “Man of the Match,” Grønbæk was presented with the corresponding award. Before that, he had laid the foundations for the victory on the pitch. In the 40th minute, he gave Hamburg the lead, and shortly after the break he completed his brace, making the outcome clear early on.

In the very first competitive match of the new season, Grønbæk therefore scored twice as many goals as he managed in the entire second half of last season. For him personally, it was also his first brace in a competitive match in more than two years.

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Grønbæk “loves it” at HSV

Grønbæk sees the reasons for his current hot streak mainly in his regained mental strength. “I think I’ve got my confidence back. I’m the old Albert again,” the playmaker explained (via Mopo) after the match. At the same time, he stressed how comfortable he feels at HSV: “I love being in Hamburg, I love staying in Hamburg, and I’m just very happy.”

The positive words reflect a development that has been emerging for weeks. Grønbæk looks liberated, full of joy in his play, and dangerous in front of goal. Coach Merlin Polzin is also thrilled. “Albert knows what I expect from him and how he can help the team. And that’s what he’s doing,” said the HSV coach, adding: “It’s an absolute joy to watch him.”

It already seems clear: if Grønbæk can maintain this form, he could become a truly decisive factor for HSV this season.

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