Katterbach on suspension: "Ended up in a negative mindset" | OneFootball

Noah Katterbach was excluded from the training and match operations of the HSV professional team in recent weeks. He spoke about the reasons and his new approach.

On Monday, Hamburger SV announced that Noah Katterbach "rejoined the professionals after a clarifying conversation with the sports management and the coaching team." Previously, he spent the last three weeks with the second team and played three regional league matches. "The time there did me good. The guys were great, we made a good step forward as a team, and it was also important for me personally to gain match practice. I made the best of the situation," said the left-back, who only recovered from a cruciate ligament rupture in the summer.

However, he wants to avoid another stay with the U21. His own misconduct led to the transfer. "After my injury, I really pushed hard to be ready for the preparation. I was completely euphoric, wanted to push forward, and was then slowed down by not even being in the squad. After that, I got into a negative mindset, which apparently was noticeable," explained Katterbach his perspective.

Polzin and Katterbach have a clarifying conversation

Merlin Polzin expressed understanding for the player's perspective but made it clear: "Our responsibility for the team's success is still that everything moves in one direction. That was not 100 percent the case at times." On Monday, the promotion coach exchanged views with Katterbach: "We sat together early in the afternoon and had a reflective and good conversation. We are absolutely on the same page."

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Therefore, the full-back, who has not yet played any official match minutes, is allowed to make a new start. "I will try my best. I said back when I had my cruciate ligament rupture that I want to focus on what I can influence. That's why I was a bit disappointed with my own behavior. I am now trying to push forward positively," emphasized Katterbach, who is eagerly anticipating his first professional appearance since December 21, 2024 (5-0 against Fürth).

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