One problem remains: Terodde calls for another HSV signing | OneFootball

HSV’s preparation offers reason for optimism: ten goals in five friendlies, a win over FC Toulouse in the final match, and several forwards showing good form.

Nevertheless, former goal scorer Simon Terodde has identified a key weak spot in the Rothosen squad just before the start of the Bundesliga season. As part of a prediction segment for TV broadcaster Sky, the 38-year-old also spoke about Hamburg’s situation and was particularly clear in his assessment of the attack.

Despite the solid early form of players like Yussuf Poulsen, Patson Daka, Otto Stange, and Rayan Philippe, Terodde sees a problem. “They tend to work with more technical strikers,” explained the former second-division top scorer. “Yussuf Poulsen has also been repeatedly injured. They definitely still need to add someone up front.”

Terodde is thus pointing to an issue that HSV’s decision-makers have long since recognized themselves. Following Robert Glatzel’s departure, the club currently lacks a center-forward with power, aerial ability, and presence in the box. While Daka, Philippe, and Stange are stronger in terms of dynamism, there is currently no direct replacement for the profile of the long-time goal scorer.

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HSV working on Moffi transfer

Accordingly, the Hanseatic club is still working on strengthening the center-forward position. The hottest candidate at the moment is Terem Moffi of OGC Nice. The 27-year-old Nigerian no longer has a future with the French club and has been on HSV’s list for days. According to information from Mopo, the club’s officials recently made another approach in Nice to explore the chances of a transfer.

In general, however, Terodde remains positive about the development of his former club. Sporting director Claus Costa and coach Merlin Polzin are doing “a tremendous job,” the former striker said. That is why HSV are currently “one step ahead” of other rivals such as 1. FC Köln.

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