HSV fired up for derby revenge: "We’ve still got something to put right" | OneFootball

The HSV couldn't quite place the goalless draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach. Satisfaction with the performance was mixed with frustration over the poor conversion of chances.

However, in one matter, everyone involved agreed. The chants from the North Stand after the final whistle left no doubt about what counts now: The upcoming city derby against FC St. Pauli next Friday. "Everyone can be sure that we will be ready," coach Merlin Polzin made it unmistakably clear.

A pure relegation battle awaits both teams, with HSV aiming to ideally extend their five-point lead to eight points. But above all, there is an unsettled score. The 0:2 loss from the first leg at the end of August still hurts. Back then, St. Pauli dominated an HSV that hadn't yet arrived in the league and looked like the number one relegation candidate.

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HSV stars are fired up for the city derby

Now the tide is set to turn. The performance against Gladbach also gives hope. "Especially in the first half, we were extremely aggressive and intense, giving them no space," explained Miro Muheim. "We were fully engaged in the duels and also found good solutions going forward with the ball. That was a top performance. I believe we can take a lot from that into next week." The Swiss made it clear: "We always want to win against St. Pauli!"

Nicolai Remberg is also already feeling the anticipation. "I don't need to explain the significance here to anyone," said the midfielder. "Games like these are just awesome. You don't need to get anyone fired up. We also have something to make up for because of the first leg. That wasn't a good game from us and we naturally want to show a different face." Keeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes sees it similarly. "There's no question that we're fired up," promised the veteran. The derby message from the fans seems to have been received.

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