Clear aim: HSV star wants to “take on even more responsibility” | OneFootball

In the new Bundesliga season, HSV is also counting on Jordan Torunarigha’s growing leadership role. He is heading into his second year at the Volkspark with clear goals.

“For the upcoming season, I’ve set myself the goal of taking on even more responsibility and helping the younger players in particular with my experience, both on and off the pitch,” the left-footer was quoted as saying by Bild.

Torunarigha, who after Yussuf Poulsen is the most Bundesliga-experienced player in the squad, officially began his preparations for the new season with performance tests on Monday. During his summer holiday on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, he had already been completing regular sessions with a private coach. “I used my entire vacation and every single day off to prepare as best as possible for the new season. This daily training helps me a lot,” said the defender.

The former Hertha professional worked specifically on his athleticism. Photos from the summer break show him doing intense running and strength sessions under the southern sun.

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HSV has “grown close to Torunarigha’s heart”

From HSV’s perspective, this ambition is only to be welcomed. One thing is clear: the club needs Torunarigha in top form. After the departure of loanee Luka Vušković, the Nigeria international is likely to become even more important in the future. In addition, Nicolás Capaldo is still on vacation following his appearances for the Argentina national team and will join training a week late, making the hierarchy in defense temporarily even clearer.

And even though HSV is still looking for reinforcements in central defense, there is a lot to suggest that Torunarigha will retain his starting role as the left center-back.

For the veteran, that is not pressure, but rather extra motivation. “I’m hugely excited about the new season. HSV has already grown very close to my heart in my first year, and I’m proud to be able to wear this shirt,” he said. “Now I can hardly wait to finally be back on the pitch with our fans at the Volksparkstadion and experience special moments together.”

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