Overview
- Albert Sambi Lokonga marked his first HSV start with a sixth-minute opener in a 4-0 win over Mainz.
- He stepped in for suspended Fábio Vieira and was substituted after 61 minutes for Jonas Meffert.
- Lokonga praised the Volksparkstadion atmosphere, saying the fans are louder than in the UK.
- He credited Vincent Kompany, his former Anderlecht coach, with playing a key role in his development.
- Polzin lauded the display but cautioned against overconfidence as HSV head into tougher tests after taking seven points from their last three matches.