HSV return: Ex-coach Doll warns against having too high expectations!

HSV return: Ex-coach Doll warns against having too high expectations!

Hamburger SV's promotion to the Bundesliga caused a lot of excitement in the Hanseatic city. After seven years in the second division, the traditional club has returned to the top flight of German football. But not everyone is convinced that HSV will master its debut season without any problems. Former coach Thomas Doll warns against excessive expectations and emphasizes that the lack of first league experience of many older players could pose a particular challenge. Doll emphasizes that a good start will be crucial for staying in the league. He knows what he is talking about, after all, he has experienced the ups and downs of football himself. According to T-Online, newcomers Yussuf Poulsen and Nicolás Capaldo from Salzburg are particularly important as potential stabilizers in the team.

Yussuf Poulsen, who recently moved to HSV from RB Leipzig, brings not only his impressive experience, but also a large portion of quality. Poulsen has an impressive record of 425 appearances, 95 goals and 66 assists in Leipzig. When he was introduced as a HSV player, he confirmed that he wanted to give everything for the club and that he really appreciated the atmosphere in the Volksparkstadion. He wears his shirt number 15 with pride and is expected to be a leader in the team, which was also emphasized by HSV sports director Stefan Kuntz. These insights are also from the report by Yahoo Sports.

New arrivals and hopes

HSV positioned itself well in the transfer period. With the signing of Poulsen it is clear that those responsible have shown a good hand. In addition to Poulsen, Nicolás Capaldo from Salzburg is also a player who should give the team stability. Emir Sahiti, who was able to set some accents last season, also has the potential to surprise.

The HSV women are also happy about their promotion to the Bundesliga. After 13 years in the second division, they now have the opportunity to shine at the Volksparkstadion. Their first matchday is scheduled against VfL Wolfsburg, which increases the anticipation for the new season even further. Apparently higher attendance numbers are also expected here after HSV and Werder Bremen set a record number of spectators in German women's football with 57,000 fans in March. The first Bundesliga northern derby between the two teams will take place between October 10th and 13th, with Werder Bremen aiming for a sold-out Weserstadion.

Look at the transfer balance

The Bundesliga's overall transfer record shows that teams invest large amounts of money to strengthen their squads. With a total of 195 additions and 161 departures, enormous amounts of money were moved. The transfer expenditure is 438.8 million euros, while the income is 432.75 million euros. The balance shows that, despite the large financial outlay, the competition in German football wants to strengthen itself and promote talent through the new additions. According to the overview from Transfermarkt, the average age of newcomers is 21.4 years, which emphasizes that many clubs rely on young talent.

HSV has taken a clear course when it comes to promotion to the Bundesliga: with a mixture of experience and fresh talent, they want to survive in the coming season and achieve their goals. The coming months in the highest German football league promise to be exciting.