HSV or Köln: Selke says he would always choose HSV | OneFootball

When he faces 1. FC Köln at the Volksparkstadion on Saturday evening, Davie Selke will be watching very closely – albeit with a bit of a delay.

As the striker explained in an interview with HSV.de, after the duel between his two former clubs, he’ll have to make do with the highlights. The reason: Selke, now under contract with Başakşehir FK in Istanbul, will be on the pitch almost at the same time against Süper Lig leaders Galatasaray.

But despite the great physical distance, he still follows the Rothosen very closely. “I feel like I watch every game,” reports the striker. For this, he even took out a special TV subscription in Turkey to miss as few matches as possible.

The connection to the club, with which he experienced emotional promotion celebrations last May, has remained exceptionally strong for Selke even months after his departure. “It’s still a very special club for me,” says the 31-year-old, and goes even further: “HSV is my club and was my best time in football.”

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Against Köln: Selke is rooting for HSV!

No wonder, then, that the answer to the question about his favorite in the duel with Köln comes easily to him. “HSV or Köln? Only HSV!” Selke says clearly. And he also explains why: “It’s not because of the people in Köln, but because I will always choose HSV over any of my former clubs.”

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Despite his clear preference, last season’s second division top scorer expects a tricky match. “I expect a close game,” says Selke, predicting a 2-1 win for HSV.

Looking at the rest of the season, the goal-getter is also optimistic. Selke believes HSV will secure their place in the league. The team is stable, plays with a clear plan, and has a decisive advantage at home in the Volkspark: “The special stadium and the great atmosphere with truly special fans.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.