"They've pulled it off": Bayer chief Rolfes praises HSV! | OneFootball

Former national player and Leverkusen manager Simon Rolfes has explicitly praised HSV's performance in the Bundesliga so far.

"It's a great stadium, a fantastic atmosphere," said Rolfes after HSV's 1-1 draw against 1. FC Köln on the Sport1 show "Doppelpass." He was particularly impressed by the dynamism the promoted team has generated since their Bundesliga comeback. "They achieved that with their squad," Rolfes emphasized, specifically highlighting the transfers of Fábio Vieira, Sambi Lokonga, and Luka Vuskovic.

Vieira, in particular, left a lasting impression in the game against Köln. The temporary 1-0 was secured by the Arsenal loanee with an outside-foot chip. "He's a wonderful footballer they have in their ranks – a link player within the team with his experience," Rolfes added appreciatively. TV expert Stefan Effenberg also praised the Portuguese as an "incredibly important player for creativity in HSV's offense."

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Rolfes highlights new humility at HSV

In addition to individual players, Rolfes also highlighted the positive overall development of the northern Germans. "Hamburg has done well to make realism much clearer in recent years," said the former midfielder. "That's how the officials approached the new season as well."

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HSV has understood that as a promoted team, they must act patiently and realistically. This approach is currently reflected in their eleventh place in the standings and a relatively comfortable position in the fight against relegation.

Rolfes sees HSV's promotion and subsequent stabilization as a successful example of how a club can develop a new identity with clear squad planning and realistic expectations. "It's not because they've always been big, but because they say: We are a promoted team and are trying to play a good role in the Bundesliga."

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