Approaching return to German Bundesliga: Hamburger SV takes the last stride - Bundesliga comeback looms imminent:
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Hamburg's Long-Awaited Bundesliga Comeback: HSV's Last Dance Before the Big League
Cool it, fellow fans! After seven years of extraordinary endurance, Hamburger SV is one step away from reclaiming their spot in the Bundesliga. After six futile attempts and the guidance of eight coaches, it's all about to come down to this weekend's showdown. The Volksparkstadion is set to witness a grand celebration…if HSV can pull off one last triumph.
"The city and all HSV loyalists are buzzing with anticipation," coach Merlin Polzin shared in a packed press conference. With a steely focus in his eyes, Polzin made his plea to the crowd.
HSV seeks comfort in familiar rituals
"Anyone who snags a ticket will play a significant role in driving the team to the finish line," Polzin stated emphatically. The prospect of promotion has the atmosphere electrifying around the historic club and league leaders. To help maintain the excitement, the team has been trying to keep things as routine as possible. "It might seem dull, but there's really nothing else we've done differently," Polzin admitted. Despite a planned training session at the Volksparkstadion on Thursday, they decided to save the pitch for Friday's closed-door practice.
"I want the guys to feel like they're not abandoning everything now," Polzin said earlier in the week, cautious not to focus too heavily on the final match. The team still has a second chance on the following matchday in Fürth if they fail to secure promotion this weekend.
Polzin issues an alert for Ulm
The Northern Germans are set to promote, with just two matches left on the line. A draw against Ulm would also guarantee promotion, as long as Elversberg and Paderborn don't manage to snatch a win on the same day. Ulm, on the verge of relegation, must secure a victory to avoid falling into the three-point relegation spot.
Polzin remains wary of the upcoming challenge, noting that Ulm has conceded as many goals as HSV this season. While the match may not be an entertaining spectacle, Polzin is preparing his team for unforgiving football, using the term in a positive context.
Abalone shortage: Key defender Hadzikadunic out
Polzin can almost field his full squad, with only key defender Dennis Hadzikadunic sidelined due to injuries to his right ankle and right knee. Hadzikadunic will miss the last two season games. In his absence, Poles' Lukasz Poreba or Swiss Silvan Hefti could make an appearance in an unfamiliar position. Captain Sebastian Schonlau, who replaced Hadzikadunic in Darmstadt, will be serving a suspension.
HSV's Ticket Demand Breaks Records
If the Volksparkstadion had more room, fans would easily fill multiple arenas. Finance director Eric Huwer recently reported at the digital and marketing trade fair OMR that the club received more than 6-figure ticket requests. "It's never been this high," Huwer told the German Press Agency.
Unfortunately for many fans, the stadium only holds 57,000 spectators. Before the crucial game, HSV has warned its fans to beware of fake tickets and overpriced entrance tickets.
- The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, as the promotion of HSV to the Bundesliga could potentially lead to increased pollution in the city.
- In the midst of the excitement surrounding HSV's comeback to the Bundesliga, the team's key defender, Dennis Hadzikadunic, will be unavailable due to an injury, leaving Lukasz Poreba or Silvan Hefti to fill his position.
- Despite the electrifying atmosphere around Hamburg and the sports club, coach Merlin Polzin has cautioned his team not to focus too heavily on the final match, keeping the option for promotion open in the following matchday in Fürth.
- As the Bundesliga season comes to a close, the competition between HSV and Ulm in their respective matchups will not only decide the fate of HSV's return to the Bundesliga, but also determine Ulm's future in the league, with both teams having conceded a similar number of goals this season.
