Clear response to misconduct: HSV player sent to the under-21s! | OneFootball

The coaching team of HSV has taken a tough measure. Left-back Noah Katterbach will be sent to the second team for the time being.

As stated by the Hamburg team in their press release, the demotion is "a clear reaction to misconduct." According to Bild information, Katterbach's attitude and body language have left much to be desired in recent days. The club therefore informed the left-back on Tuesday that he would be moving to the U21. The club's second team currently plays in the fourth-tier Regionalliga Nord.

Nevertheless, HSV emphasizes: "The measure is temporary and not a fundamental decision." With high commitment in training and an improved work attitude, the 24-year-old can fight his way back.

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HSV hopes for "reflection" from Katterbach

Unlike the demotions of Levin Öztunali and Moritz Heyer (30) about a year ago, who were permanently and for sporting reasons sorted out, Katterbach's transfer is explicitly temporary. The promoted team is convinced that the player will use the "current pause for reflection and emerge stronger from this situation," making a return to the Bundesliga team possible.

The season start was disappointing for Katterbach anyway. After an ACL tear in January, he surprisingly fought his way back quickly and was fully operational during the preparation. Nevertheless, he was not in the squad for four out of five competitive matches. During the 0:5 in Munich, he was at least on the bench but was not used. Against Heidenheim, he was again left out of the squad.

As Bild further reports, Katterbach shows understanding for the decision and wants to reflect on the situation. Therefore, it seems quite possible that he will return to the first team during the first half of the season. However, he is unlikely to be a promising candidate for many playing minutes.

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