Top form thanks to Peretz? Heuer Fernandes on the battle for the HSV goal | OneFootball

With some outstanding performances, Daniel Heuer Fernandes has solidified his starting spot in the HSV goal. How much has the competition with Daniel Peretz contributed to this?

He’s in top form: Daniel Heuer Fernandes continues to impress after HSV’s promotion to the Bundesliga, with strong saves and impressive statistics: three clean sheets, one saved penalty, and no individual errors underline his excellent condition. The already faint doubts about his suitability for the top division have been silenced by the 32-year-old at record speed.

Yet, the veteran had to worry about his starting spot as recently as this summer. But is it precisely the competition from newcomer Daniel Peretz that is driving him to peak performance? In a conversation with Bild, Heuer Fernandes at least emphasizes the positive effect of internal competition: “I can never rest. I want to keep delivering consistent performances, no matter who my competitor is. But the competition within the goalkeeper team always motivates me to be in the HSV goal week after week. The competition at HSV in recent years has always been intense. That’s still the case now.”

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Confident but without arrogance, the keeper is handling the current situation. “I know what I have to offer,” he makes clear, adding, “I am convinced that I am an important part of the team.”

He also sees the personnel changes at HSV much more as an opportunity than an obstacle. The focus on defense set last summer has paid off, the team has matured, and has also improved in quality.

The German-Portuguese remains equally relaxed when looking to the future. His contract expires in the summer, with talks scheduled for the winter. “My priority is to play games. That’s where my focus is. But it’s also clear that I’d rather not wait until the end of the season for such a decision,” Heuer Fernandes makes clear.

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