HSV youngsters on target in international matches | OneFootball

In total, ten players under contract with HSV have joined their national teams. Some of them have already enjoyed moments of success.

The qualification for the U19 European Championship, which will take place in Wales in 2026, already began on Wednesday. Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit played the opening match for the Norwegian team against Kosovo. After only getting limited playing time at HSV since Jean-Luc Dompé’s return, he was once again in the spotlight with the national team.

At the last U19 Euros, the winger impressed with three scorer points. He continued his strong performances. In the 4-0 win over Kosovo, Røssing-Lelesiit scored the crucial opening goal in the 64th minute and converted a penalty in the closing stages. The mini-tournament, in which two of four teams are guaranteed to advance to the next round, continues against Armenia.

HSV loanee Stange continues his run

That same Armenia suffered a 0-7 thrashing against Germany in their opening match. The DFB squad includes two Hamburg professionals. Otto Stange is currently on loan at SV Elversberg but came up through the entire HSV youth system and still has a contract until 2028. The striker made an impressive impact at the 2. Bundesliga leaders, recording four scorer points in three substitute appearances.

He confirmed his form in the German jersey by scoring the opening goal with a fine solo run. After 79 minutes, Stange made way for Moritz Reimers from HSV’s second team, who went on to set up the 7-0 in the closing stages. Fernando Dickes was also nominated for the three qualification matches but is only the third-choice goalkeeper. Next Tuesday will see a clash between Germany and Norway, with both teams able to secure their ticket to the final qualification round with a win in their next match.

This Thursday, the World Cup qualification for the senior national teams continues. Luka Vuskovic could make his debut for Croatia. Matches against Czechia and Gibraltar are on the schedule. Afterwards, he will join the U21s, who face Ukraine. Meanwhile, Miro Muheim and the strong-starting Swiss team have two crucial matches ahead against Sweden and Slovenia.

Daniel Peretz is likely to be in goal for Israel again, but faces tough away games in Norway against superstar Erling Haaland and in Italy. Giorgi Gocholeishvilli is in a similar situation, as he will play with Georgia in Spain and Turkey. The Portuguese U21 team, for which Fabio Baldé made his debut in September, is the clear favorite. Further appearances are expected for him in the Euro qualifiers against Bulgaria and Gibraltar.

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Leonardo García Posadas from the reserves embarked on a special journey. He was called up for the first time to the Honduras squad, which is in a promising position in Central American World Cup qualifying. As group leaders, they will face Costa Rica and Haiti. The defensive midfielder is sure to gain valuable experience. He may even get his first minutes for his mother’s homeland.

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