HSV to play in Europe soon? Großkreutz's wild prediction turns heads! | OneFootball

At HSV, there is consensus: The season's goal can only be survival in the league. However, Kevin Großkreutz believes the team is capable of much more.

It has been seven years since Bundesliga football was last played at Hamburg's Volksparkstadion. Many young fans primarily know the Rothosen as a second-division team. Internally, it is completely clear: The six-time German champion starts at the bottom in the top league and will be fighting against relegation from day one.

This attitude was reinforced by Merlin Polzin during the big promotion celebration in May. “The Bundesliga should experience a new HSV, different from the one it bid farewell to seven years ago. An HSV with maximum ambition, the necessary humility, respect for the task, yet always with courage and a realistic view of the situation. We will continue to work hard for this,” the head coach made clear in his speech at the town hall.

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Großkreutz: HSV and Cologne fight for Europe!

The preparation and the disappointing cup performance against FK Pirmasens (2:1 after extra time) once again clearly highlighted how much work lies ahead for the diamond bearers in the coming months.

However, outside the Hanseatic city, the view is at least partially different: Former professional Kevin Großkreutz caused a stir with an optimistic season forecast.

In a recent episode of the podcast “Viertelstunde Fußball,” Großkreutz discussed with host Corni Küpper the possible final standings in the coming May. The top spots are no surprise: Bayern takes the title, Borussia Dortmund comes second, RB Leipzig third, and Eintracht Frankfurt fourth.

But then comes the bombshell: The controversial professional deliberately leaves the fifth spot open and announces: “Sixth, Cologne or Hamburg, I say.” Großkreutz, who was always known for surprising statements as an active player, justifies his prediction with the transfers made: “There will be a surprise from the two. They both made significant signings.” A rather bold prediction from the 2014 World Cup champion.

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