"Is it possible to fabricate truth while examining the HSV strain, as Polzin currently does?"
Merlin Polzin, the coach of German football club Hamburger SV (HSV), has revealed his plans for the upcoming DFB Cup first round match in Pirmasens. The coach sees the game as a crucial dress rehearsal, providing an opportunity to assess his team's readiness for the competitive season ahead.
Goalkeeper Battle
In the goalkeeping department, Daniel Heuer Fernandes is expected to start in the DFB-Pokal tie, while Daniel Peretz, who started against RCD Mallorca in the final pre-season friendly, will likely take a backseat for the time being. Polzin has been deliberately rotating the two goalkeepers during pre-season to evaluate their performances before making a final decision on the starter.
Shaping the Lineup
For the outfield players, Polzin indicated that minutes against Mallorca will be shared less evenly than in previous friendlies, with first-choice players expected to get more game time to confirm their roles. The coach described the team's competitive standard as good, with a focus on implementing what they've trained for under competitive conditions.
Based on these indications, it is likely that the starting lineup for the Pirmasens match will include players who demonstrated strong performances and received the most minutes in the pre-season test matches and the game against Mallorca. However, the exact names have not been disclosed yet.
Positional Changes and Duos
Alexander Røssing-Lelesiit might get a chance to play on the left side, and there might be a possibility that he and Miro Muheim could play as a duo. Polzin has also hinted at keeping some starting lineup duels open, suggesting that some positions have already been decided, while others will remain undecided.
Injury Concerns
Yussuf Poulsen has picked up an injury and will likely train carefully in Mallorca, while Bakery Jatta is complaining of muscle problems in his thigh and will likely take a break for one to two weeks.
Confidence Boost and Avoiding Lower League Opponents
Polzin believes that a success against RCD Mallorca would boost the team's self-confidence, and he wants to avoid lower league opponents in the DFB Cup. The final test match is against RCD Mallorca on Saturday at 8 pm. The coach plans to field many regular players in this match to assess their readiness for the competitive season.
Progress Over Results
Despite the results against strong clubs, Polzin wants to avoid overshadowing the team's progress. He believes that the team has made super progress in their behavior against the ball during test matches, and he is close to finalizing the starting XI based on training performances, competition, and observations from the Mallorca game.
For HSV fans, information about ticket allocation and prices for the upcoming matches might be of interest. Stay tuned for more updates as the season approaches.
In the upcoming DFB Cup first round match, the coach's decision for the goalkeeper position might favor Daniel Heuer Fernandes, with Daniel Peretz taking a backseat for the time being. The coach, Merlin Polzin, plans to use the Pirmasens game as an opportunity to assess his team's readiness for the competitive season ahead, focusing on players who demonstrate strong performances in pre-season and the game against RCD Mallorca.
