HSV star on captaincy: “It’s a great honour” | OneFootball

HSV sporting director guided a whopping twelve new signings to the Volkspark last summer. Several of them turned out to be real hits.

Nicolas Capaldo undoubtedly belongs in that category as well. The Argentine has made 23 Bundesliga appearances so far, missing only six matches due to injury. Only once was he in the squad without getting on the pitch.

In the unfamiliar role on the right side of Hamburg’s back three, Capaldo quickly established himself as a key player. The 27-year-old is one of the most reliable players for the Rothosen and stands out in particular for his tremendous intensity. In hindsight, the €2.1 million HSV paid to RB Salzburg last July looks like an absolute bargain.

What is more, in the absence of the often-injured Yussuf Poulsen, Capaldo has repeatedly led the promoted side onto the pitch as captain. “It’s a great honor,” he now said in an Sky interview. “I really enjoy defending these colors.” More generally, he said his time at HSV so far has been “an incredible journey.”

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Capaldo with an ode to the HSV fans

The defensive all-rounder also had warm words for the HSV supporters. “They are incredible. Whether at home or away, it’s always loud, always full. The support right until the last minute is impressive. It gives us a huge amount of energy,” said Capaldo.

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The team also benefits from that energy on the pitch. “The fans push us in every situation. That’s why it’s our duty to always give everything,” he made clear, while also referring to past experiences from his homeland. “I already learned that in Argentina: if you give everything, the fans will stand behind you.”

This symbiosis between team and supporters could take on even greater importance in the final stretch of the season. After six games without a win, HSV urgently need more points so they do not have to rely on their rivals slipping up in the relegation battle. Perhaps they can get that much-needed breakthrough as early as Saturday (3:30 p.m., Sky) against Eintracht Frankfurt.

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