Top pundit Hamann gives his verdict on HSV coach Polzin! | OneFootball

Dietmar Hamann has long made a name for himself as a chief critic of German football in his role as a Sky expert. He also passed judgment on the work of HSV coach Merlin Polzin.

For the first time in several years, the former national player was present at a game during the city derby between St. Pauli and HSV. Normally, Hamann analyzes the Bundesliga's Saturday conference from the Sky studio in Unterföhring near Munich. At Millerntor, he gained a direct impression.

Sportingly, however, the derby offered little reason for excitement. The game remained disappointing for long stretches and delivered only a few highlights. Hamann had clear words for it: “It was low on chances and lacking in play. The 0:0 was logical.” Nevertheless, he acknowledged that the former Bundesliga dinosaur had at least some advantages at times: “In the first half, HSV was better in terms of play.”

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Hamann believes in HSV's survival in the league

Despite the modest level of the match, Hamann focused on the bigger picture. The work of HSV coach Merlin Polzin was a key topic. The 52-year-old did not hold back with praise. “Polzin is doing a wonderful job,” Hamann made it unmistakably clear, referring to the current situation at the bottom of the table. With 18 points from 18 games, the promoted team is currently five points ahead of the relegation spot.

Especially for newcomers to the league, the fight for survival is known to be an enormous challenge. Hamann emphasized this explicitly: “They have every chance to stay in the league. And we know how hard it is for promoted teams to stay in the league.” Nevertheless, the former midfielder is optimistic in this regard: “I believe they will make it.”

Against St. Pauli, however, the Rothosen missed the opportunity to collect crucial big points on their way to survival. Nevertheless, HSV can probably live with the point-sharing more than the city rival, who remains five points behind.

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