Five players, five questions: What does the future hold for HSV’s attack? | OneFootball

Despite the currently positive season, a major upheaval is already emerging at HSV. This is likely to primarily affect the offense.

Coach Merlin Polzin currently has an unusually large number of options in the center of attack, but the future of almost all strikers is marked by medium to large question marks.

The most exciting personnel issue is Ransford Königsdörffer. The striker recently regained his scoring ability and finally showed that he has Bundesliga-level skills. Nevertheless, his future is completely open, as his contract expires in the summer. According to Mopo information, talks about an extension have barely progressed. While HSV would like to extend his contract, the 24-year-old is apparently exploring all options. A departure seems as realistic as staying.

The perspective is also unclear for Robert Glatzel. The former second division top scorer had to settle for a substitute role for a long time after promotion. Although he recently received starting lineup appearances again, Polzin's game plan strongly relies on aggressive pressing. This profile suits other types of strikers much better. Despite his enormous connection to the club, the topic of a transfer could gain momentum again in the summer.

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HSV: What will happen with Downs and Stange?

Damion Downs embodies exactly the player model sought after. The US international, on loan in winter, impresses mainly with his pressing and intensity against the ball. However, the big breakthrough has been hindered, among other things, by injury problems. The agreed purchase option currently seems too high, making renegotiations more realistic than an immediate transfer. The truth is also: In terms of physicality and finishing quality, Downs has so far hardly convinced.

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For the young Otto Stange, the management is focusing on long-term development rather than quick success. After his prematurely ended loan at Elversberg, he still lacks match practice, making another loan in the summer likely.

The situation is clearest for Yussuf Poulsen. Despite ongoing injury problems, the Dane is considered an important leader in the squad. Nevertheless, the HSV bosses are planning cautiously – also because his physical resilience remains an uncertainty factor.

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