HSV after Bayern thrashing: "We completely slept through the first half" | OneFootball

From the outset, HSV was on the back foot against FC Bayern Munich and could be grateful that the reigning champions eased off early. After the game, the participants were very critical of their own performance in the initial phase.

It took just two minutes and 43 seconds for FC Bayern Munich to take the lead. Serge Gnabry nutmegged Miro Muheim and hammered the ball under the bar. The scene was indicative of the outstanding individual class that the hosts revealed once again on Saturday evening, as well as the anything but consistent defensive behavior on the part of Hamburg.

Aleksandar Pavlovic, Harry Kane through a hand penalty caused by the overwhelmed Aboubaka Soumahoro, and Luis Díaz increased the lead to 4:0 by the 29th minute. Accordingly, the analysis at HSV was clear. "We completely slept through the first half. The early goal against us was a bit paralyzing. In addition, we conceded further stupid goals," stated Nicolai Remberg.

HSV wants to build on improved second half

Head coach Merlin Polzin expressed similar sentiments: "We failed to close the decisive spaces well to further prevent the opponent's threat. We also did not show the necessary aggression in the duels that is necessary here to break this rhythm of play." The largely harmless newcomer could be glad that FC Bayern did not fully step on the gas, probably with an eye on the upcoming Champions League match against Chelsea.

Furthermore, HSV acted more focused in the game against the ball after the break and only had to accept the 5:0 by Harry Kane, who had previously left debutant Luka Vuskovic in the dust. "It was hard for me against Harry Kane. He is one of the best strikers in the world. I'm not too happy with how it went, but it's an important experience that I can take with me," said the Hamburg hopeful afterwards.

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From Vuskovic's point of view, the team must build on the second half. Polzin also emphasized this, recognizing a "different face" in his team: "I was more satisfied with that because I saw a team, why we came here. We have to build on that." However, it is also clear that a clear improvement, which is also reflected in the result, should be visible as early as next Saturday in the home game against the still pointless 1. FC Heidenheim.

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