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Polzin Sets Patient Course for HSV, Warns Against 'Größenwahn' Before St. Pauli Derby

The coach says unity with supporters will determine whether Hamburg can build sustainable Bundesliga stability.

Merlin Polzin freut sich auf das Derby
HSV-Trainer Merlin Polzin ist heiß auf das Derby
Merlin Polzin und der HSV sind heiß aufs Derby gegen den FC St. Pauli am Freitag.
Polzin (l.) hat im Klub die Rückendeckung der Bosse wie Vorstand Sport Stefan Kuntz

Overview

  • Merlin Polzin rejects inflated expectations tied to HSV’s tradition and the city’s size, stressing a step-by-step rebuild with patience.
  • He urges the entire club and its fans to stand together when progress stalls, calling cohesion decisive for top-flight survival.
  • HSV opened the season with a 0:0 draw at Borussia Mönchengladbach, setting up Polzin’s first Bundesliga home game.
  • The derby against FC St. Pauli kicks off Friday at 20:30, and Polzin says the team will put everything into securing a win for supporters.
  • Polzin praises St. Pauli’s recent development and composure in staying up, noting HSV can learn from their approach.