HSV up for key clash: ‘Want to show what’s in us’ | OneFootball

After the international break, HSV face a truly pivotal clash. At their home ground, the Volksparkstadion, coach Merlin Polzin’s team hosts FC Augsburg.

The two sides are close together in the table, making this match all the more important in the battle to avoid relegation. While Augsburg sit tenth with 31 points, HSV are just one point behind in twelfth. The situation therefore promises a very evenly matched contest.

HSV coach Merlin Polzin believes his team is well prepared and has set a clear target. “Looking ahead to the upcoming match, we’re full of energy. On Saturday, we want to leave everything out there,” the 35-year-old said at Thursday’s press conference. After the 1-1 draw against 1. FC Köln and the narrow 3-2 defeat at Borussia Dortmund, the ideal scenario would be to return to winning ways and take all three points. That would temporarily extend the gap to the relegation playoff spot to nine points.

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HSV without several key players

However, HSV will have to cope with several absences. The most significant is Nicolai Remberg, who must sit out due to suspension for yellow-card accumulation. Jean-Luc Dompé will also be unavailable. “In his case, there’s a problem with his foot and he can’t play freely,” Polzin explained. In addition, Yussuf Poulsen, Bakery Jatta, Nicolás Capaldo and Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit are also unavailable.

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Meanwhile, the visitors travel to the Hanseatic city with momentum on their side. Under coach Manuel Baum, Augsburg have stabilized and significantly increased their cushion over the relegation places – even though they have lost each of their last three matches. Baum himself therefore speaks of wanting to “take the next step.”

The return of Michael Gregoritsch to Hamburg adds further spice to the occasion. The former HSV professional is looking forward to the reunion. “I’m very happy,” he said in an interview with HSV.de.

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