Will HSV find Peretz’s replacement within their own squad? | OneFootball

With the imminent departure of loan goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, a gap has opened in the HSV goal. Who will challenge Daniel Heuer Fernandes?

With Hannes Herrmann now coming into focus, he could temporarily take on the role of number two. It's clear: an external replacement goalkeeper is not yet in sight. Accordingly, the likelihood increases that Herrmann will be on the bench for the away game in Freiburg on Saturday (3:30 PM, Sky).

HSV coach Merlin Polzin made no secret on the sidelines of Tuesday's team training of how much trust he places in the 20-year-old: "If we haven't signed another goalkeeper by then, Hannes will be there – with absolute conviction and trust in him."

For Herrmann, it would be his third nomination for the professional squad, but the circumstances are different than before. Due to Peretz's loan termination, the young goalkeeper has suddenly become Heuer Fernandes' first backup. Polzin wouldn't even shy away from using him in an emergency. "It gives us a very good feeling that we had and have a strong goalkeeper team," emphasizes the 35-year-old, and then fundamentally adds: "Hannes is a prime example of our youth academy and the close integration between professionals and youth – the path a young player can take with us."

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Polzin has known Herrmann for years and particularly highlights his development: "This year, he has made a huge step with the U21 in terms of his composure and personality."

The numbers prove the coach right. In the Regionalliga, Herrmann played 17 games for the HSV youth team, kept a clean sheet six times, and impressed with consistently solid performances. He also has international experience: In November, he debuted for the German U20 national team.

While HSV continues to search the transfer market for an experienced solution, the club may already have a Peretz replacement within its own ranks.

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