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HSV Temporarily Demotes Noah Katterbach to U21 Over Misconduct

HSV presents the move as a disciplinary step that could be reversed if the defender shows the right response.

Overview

  • The club informed Katterbach on Tuesday in a meeting with sporting director Claus Costa, board member Stefan Kuntz and the coaching staff.
  • He will train with the U21 for now, and a decision on competitive appearances in the Regionalliga Nord remains open.
  • HSV characterizes the action as provisional and behavior‑related, setting a clear path back to the first team upon improvement.
  • Officials emphasize this differs from last season’s sporting demotions of Levin Öztunali and Moritz Heyer.
  • The club has not disclosed specifics of the misconduct, with reporting citing poor body language and frustration after limited early-season involvement following a rapid ACL recovery.