New competition, new role? How HSV could use Muheim | OneFootball

For several weeks, he was considered a hot candidate for a transfer. But in the end, Miro Muheim stayed and is now heading into his sixth season with HSV.

However, one small back door remains open: in other countries such as Austria, Belgium, Portugal, or Switzerland, the transfer window is still open for several more days or even weeks. In theory, uncertain cases like Daniel Elfadli, Immanuel Pherai, or Muheim himself could still move.

But that does not appear likely, especially in the case of the left-back. If anything, Muheim would probably leave HSV in the winter. Six months before his contract expires, HSV would then have one last chance to collect a transfer fee for the Swiss World Cup player.

For the moment, though, that is nothing more than speculation about the future. Muheim, whom those in charge reportedly would have been happy to let go, will also be an HSV player in the 2026/27 season. Compared to previous years, however, there is one crucial difference: the 28-year-old is anything but a nailed-on starter on the left side!

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HSV suddenly have a surplus of options on the left side

Even during pre-season, youth sensation Louis Lemke was increasingly getting the better of his rival, who is eleven years older. One reason was Muheim’s extended vacation after the World Cup, and another was adductor problems that forced him to miss both the match against SC Verl (3:0) and Borussia Dortmund (0:2). Lemke started both games and did more than a solid job.

On deadline day, the situation became even more intense: by signing David Möller Wolfe, HSV brought in another top option for the left flank. The Norwegian international arrives on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers with an option to buy and is seen as a potential regular starter in the long term. Since Lemke is also expected to keep getting playing time at the highest level, there may not be too many minutes left for Muheim.

One possible option, therefore, would be to use the Swiss international as the left-sided center-back in a back three. In that role, the left-footer—whose game already tends to be focused through the middle—would have ideal passing angles and could make the most of what is probably his greatest strength. HSV, in turn, could mask one of their biggest weaknesses. Aside from the currently injured and error-prone Warmed Omari, the center-backs often lack creativity in the build-up. The downside of the idea: Muheim’s occasionally naive defensive play—especially when it comes to defending crosses—would become even more noticeable. Depending on the opponent and the course of the game, however, this idea could at least become reality in certain phases.

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