After Everton test, Polzin wants new signings | OneFootball

As part of the season opener, HSV lost to Everton FC. Head coach Merlin Polzin then commented on several topics.

He was quite satisfied with his team’s performance (via kicker): “There were many things in this test that I liked, but also things we still need to improve. It was a very successful test to build on.” HSV looked quite good in possession. However, around the opposition penalty area, they lacked directness, creativity and, given the opponent’s physicality, also cutting edge.

Fábio Vieira provided the magical moments last season. As is well known, the Hanseatic club are working hard to sign him permanently. Polzin left open how soon a solution might be in sight, but said with regard to the upcoming third training camp in Herzogenaurach: “We’ll see how many players we can take with us. Maybe something else will happen.”

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HSV: The main issue is in defense

However, Hamburg’s focus is not solely on Vieira. There is an urgent need for action in central defense. The search for a successor to Luka Vuskovic continues. At the moment, Jordan Torunarigha is filling the key role and, despite his unfortunate own goal, delivered a solid performance against Everton, but he is actually needed as the left-sided center-back.

In addition, the club want to bring in an alternative to Bakery Jatta at right wing-back. The transfer of preferred option Elias Baum fell through. “He will stay at Eintracht Frankfurt,” new coach Adi Hütter made clear yesterday, Saturday. HSV could also add another striker, even though new signing Patson Daka has settled in superbly and also scored against Everton.

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Polzin is hoping for clarity soon: “Every day that the squad is more complete naturally helps us get used to each other, strengthen the connections and create clarity.” However, he did not want to put pressure on sporting director Claus Costa: “We don’t want quick decisions, but good ones.” There are still three weeks left until the competitive opener in Verl to send HSV into the 2026/27 season ideally set up in every position.

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