Polzin praises HSV keeper: Peretz set for DFB-Pokal debut? | OneFootball

Bayern loan Daniel Peretz is still waiting for his first official match appearance for HSV. Will it happen next week?

Daniel Peretz had envisioned his HSV engagement quite differently. The 25-year-old Israeli, who joined on loan from FC Bayern in the summer, hoped to displace first-choice goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes. However, even on Saturday against VfL Wolfsburg (3:30 PM, Sky), he will once again only have a spot on the bench. The current situation is visibly frustrating for the ambitious keeper.

About two weeks ago, Peretz openly expressed his frustration. After his national team’s 0-5 defeat in Norway, he spoke candidly about the possibility of ending the loan early in winter. “It’s obvious that I’m disappointed not to be playing in Hamburg,” he stated clearly.

The HSV management took note of this statement attentively. However, there are still no concrete signs of a transfer. At Volkspark, they repeatedly emphasize how much they appreciate Peretz’s sporting qualities and professional attitude.

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Coach Merlin Polzin seems to share a similar view and recently had strong words of praise for his backup keeper. “I am more than satisfied with him regarding his training performance and his handling of the situation. He is fully committed and is an absolute leader,” the coach explained on Thursday.

Whether Polzin is merely trying to motivate Peretz with these words or genuinely offering him a prospect will soon become clear. Next Tuesday, HSV will face Heidenheim in the DFB-Pokal (6:30 PM, Sky). The Israeli might get his chance there.

Hamburg knows all too well that the cup competition often becomes a stage for second goalkeepers: Two years ago, Matheo Raab became a hero in the penalty shootout in Bielefeld. However, in the league, he mostly remained second to Daniel Heuer Fernandes.

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