HSV chief urges consistency after ups and downs: "We must improve" | OneFootball

The HSV has experienced eventful weeks in every respect. Emotional highs regularly alternate with disappointing performances.

This situation is increasingly attracting the attention of the club's management. Sports director Stefan Kuntz summed it up after the recent results. "On one hand, as newcomers, we need patience and perseverance. On the other hand, we need to become more consistent in terms of performance," the 63-year-old is quoted as saying via Bild.

The phase of unpredictability began in early November with a clear 1-4 defeat at fellow newcomer 1. FC Köln. This was followed by a last-minute draw against Borussia Dortmund, before the next disappointment awaited at the struggling FC Augsburg under former coach Sandro Wagner.

HSV then showed spirit, winning with a man down against VfB Stuttgart and making the Volkspark roar in the northern derby against Werder Bremen, but the cup exit against Holstein Kiel and the recent 1-4 in Hoffenheim dampened the rising euphoria once again.

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Despite all the ups and downs, Kuntz urges proper assessment. At the same time, it is clear that the team must stabilize its performance level. In terms of the standings, Hamburg is in a decent position with 15 points from 14 games. Captain Yussuf Poulsen said after the Hoffenheim defeat that they are "on track" and will certainly not spend the winter break in a direct relegation spot.

A clear plus is the home strength. The atmosphere in the Volkspark supports the team, and victories against Stuttgart and Bremen underline their Bundesliga capability. However, the away record is concerning: four consecutive defeats on foreign soil are a warning sign. Especially the many individual errors in Hoffenheim sparked discussions among fans and officials. Defender Miro Muheim even apologized to the fans after the game and promised improvement.

This consistency is now also being demanded by the management.

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