SEO title: HSV stand by Merlin Polzin as defensive issues persist
SEO description: Hamburg coach Merlin Polzin is set to sign his new contract despite the club’s difficult start, with defensive fragility still his main concern.
HSV retain faith in Polzin despite defensive concerns
Hamburg will proceed with Merlin Polzin’s planned contract signing despite the team’s poor opening phase. The coach retains the club’s backing.
Quick facts
- Merlin Polzin is expected to sign his contract as planned.
- HSV have made a difficult start.
- Defensive problems remain the central issue for Polzin.
- Mario Vuskovic has been reunited with the HSV coach.
The larger task has not changed. HSV’s back line has been the weak point so far, leaving Polzin with a clear problem to address.
Polzin and defender Mario Vuskovic have also been reunited. The coach will need greater stability from his defensive unit as Hamburg look to move beyond their early setbacks.
