HSV coach under fire for first time: what's next for Polzin! | OneFootball

For the first time in Merlin Polzin’s nearly one-and-a-half-year tenure, HSV are stuck in a prolonged crisis. Nevertheless, the coach has nothing to fear.

As Sky reports, the 35-year-old will also be on the touchline for the Rothosen next season. The negative sporting trend of recent weeks does not change that. Three defeats in a row and six matches without a win overall have, for the first time, sparked quiet doubts about Polzin – especially on social media. Within the club, however, the Hamburg native continues to enjoy great trust.

Initially appointed in November 2024 as an interim solution for the unsuccessful and ultimately dismissed Steffen Baumgart, Polzin impressed with a strong points haul and was consequently promoted to head coach. In the following second half of the season, he then pulled off the big coup: he led the traditional club back to the Bundesliga after seven years in the second division!

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Could Polzin even get a contract extension at HSV?

That is also why the decision-makers at the Volkspark still see Polzin as the right man for the job. Sporting director Claus Costa and board member Eric Huwer in particular remain firmly committed to their coach. According to Sky, an early extension of his contract, which runs until 2027, is even conceivable. However, there are currently no concrete talks taking place. The full focus is on staying up, which is the top priority for both club and coach.

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It will also be interesting to see how Polzin’s work develops under the leadership of Kathleen Krüger. According to information from the Hamburger Abendblatt, the 40-year-old is set to sign a contract shortly as HSV’s new board member for sport. There has reportedly been no direct exchange with the head coach so far. But as Bayern Munich’s long-serving team manager, Krüger is likely to become an important point of contact, especially on dressing-room matters. However, the appointment of Polzin’s presumed new boss has not yet been made official.

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