Bombshell before Everton test: HSV appoint new captain! | OneFootball

Around two hours before the friendly against Everton FC, HSV announced its captains for the upcoming season.

In doing so, the coaching staff led by head coach Merlin Polzin made a rather surprising choice: Nicolai Remberg will lead the Rothosen onto the pitch with the armband in the future!

The 26-year-old only joined the club from Holstein Kiel last summer, but quickly established himself as a key performer and leader. Even in his first year at HSV, he occasionally served as captain.

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HSV names captain trio

Meanwhile, Polzin chose Sambi Lokonga and Nicolas Capaldo as Remberg’s deputies. Both were already among the team’s leaders last season. Capaldo even repeatedly stepped in as stand-in captain for the often-injured Yussuf Poulsen.

The Dane, in turn, has to give up his role again after just one year. Even so, HSV still continues to rely on his enormous experience. “He will support the trio with his experience and also take on an important leadership role without the captain’s armband,” the Hanseatic club announced.

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