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Hamburg Derby Returns Friday as HSV’s Polzin Urges Calm and Patience

Sky pundit Erik Meijer makes St. Pauli the favorite, with HSV banking on a full Volksparkstadion.

Merlin Polzin freut sich auf das Derby
Mag es rustikal: Alexander Blessin
HSV-Trainer Merlin Polzin ist heiß auf das Derby

Overview

  • Hamburger SV hosts FC St. Pauli on Friday at 20:30, with live coverage on Sky.
  • Coach Merlin Polzin appealed for a peaceful matchday in the stadium and during travel for both fan bases.
  • Polzin cautioned against “Größenwahn” and said HSV’s top-flight rebuild must proceed step by step with unity and patience.
  • The meeting is the first Bundesliga city derby in over 14 years and HSV’s first league game at the Volksparkstadion since relegation, 2666 days ago.
  • HSV expects backing from at least 50,000 home supporters and reports broad squad availability, while Meijer tips St. Pauli and defender Hauke Wahl dismisses any early-table significance.