HSV paradox: cup hero facing the axe! | OneFootball

With his late equalizer, Guilherme Ramos saved HSV against FK Pirmasens, taking the game into extra time. However, he still has no future at the club.

Initially, it seems a bit hard to grasp: Guilherme Ramos, the man who saved Hamburger SV from the biggest embarrassment in recent club history in the DFB-Pokal, has no future on the Elbe despite his heroic performance.

During the cup duel in Pirmasens, the Rothosen seemed on the brink of defeat: The fifth-division team led 1-0 until shortly before the end, and the favorite was about to be eliminated in the first round. Then came Ramos, substituted in the 85th minute, and just a few minutes later (90.+2) he headed in the saving 1-1 equalizer. In extra time, Königsdörffer (100th minute) secured the 2-1 victory. Instead of a mega embarrassment, Hamburg celebrated advancing. Thanks to Ramos.

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Future at HSV for Ramos? “I don't believe so”

Coach Merlin Polzin explicitly praised the Portuguese afterward: “He helped tremendously, was there when we needed him.” Sports director Stefan Kuntz also raved about his attitude. But at the same time, he followed with the bitter truth: “It will be difficult, I don't believe so,” Kuntz replied when asked if the already sorted-out Ramos could now stay at HSV.

The 27-year-old, under contract until 2026, was recently loaned to Portugal, is considered a candidate for release internally, and remains on the chopping block despite his cup-saving performance. The same applies to former captain Sebastian Schonlau, who was not even part of the squad in Pirmasens.

The reason: Ideally, by the season opener at Borussia Mönchengladbach (August 24), HSV wants to present another central defender. By then, the club will likely have no use for their cup hero.

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