MVP shines against BVB: HSV star growing in new role! | OneFootball

After the late 1-1 draw against BVB, almost everyone at HSV was talking about Ransford Königsdörffer. In the process, the outstanding performance of one of his teammates was almost forgotten.

His performance was the epitome of commitment and passion: For many observers, Nicolas Capaldo was the man of the match in HSV’s surprising draw against Borussia Dortmund. The Argentine ran, fought, and tackled as if his life depended on it.

He won 8 out of 14 duels, blocked 2 shots, and visibly annoyed BVB striker Serhou Guirassy with his physical style of play. Countless important defensive actions also made him the emotional driving force of his team.

Especially remarkable: Capaldo, as in recent weeks, did not play in midfield but in a new position. Since Warmed Omari’s injury (lateral ligament tear), the new signing from Salzburg has been defending on the right side of the back three. He is now doing an astonishingly good job there. “I’m continuing to get used to my new role, but I feel more and more comfortable thanks to the coaches,” Capaldo is quoted as saying by Bild.

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Originally signed as a number eight and thus as a replacement for Ludovit Reis, the defensive all-rounder has proven to be a real stroke of luck for the coach and the team. Against BVB, he impressed not only with his strength in duels but also with his sense of space and relentless pressing. Capaldo himself describes his style simply: “I have an intense style of play, I never give up on a ball, and I want to help the team. That’s who I am.”

His tireless effort is symbolic of the new spirit within the team. “If one doesn’t get the ball, the next one comes. We all fight for each other,” says Capaldo. It was precisely this mentality that earned HSV the late equalizer by Ransford Königsdörffer in stoppage time and thus an important point in the relegation battle.

Capaldo almost scored his first goal as a Rothosen against BVB. But his difficult header in the 39th minute hit the crossbar. Either way, the 27-year-old could be pleased with an MVP-worthy performance.

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