Heuer Fernandes unfazed ahead of clash with Peretz: "I know my quality" | OneFootball

Daniel Heuer Fernandes was one of the faces of Hamburg's Bundesliga return. With Daniel Peretz, he has to face a new competitor, which doesn't bother him too much, though.

Which goalkeeper will Hamburger SV start the season with? This question seemed to be clearly answered shortly after promotion. The performances of Daniel Heuer Fernandes stood out too much, he paved the way into the Bundesliga with a saved penalty in the decisive match against Ulm (6:1). Meanwhile, however, there is a bigger question mark behind his regular spot.

Nine days ago, HSV, who are currently letting their previous number two Matheo Raab move to Union Berlin, announced that they have loaned Daniel Peretz from FC Bayern Munich. The Israeli is looking for playing practice and should have a realistic chance in Hamburg. When asked about the signing of the Israeli, the previous regular goalkeeper emphasized: "For me, the starting position is the same as in every season. I had competition in the past years, I have it this year, and I will have it in the coming years."

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Last season, Raab was preferred over Heuer Fernandes, but fell victim to an illness before the opening match in Cologne (2:1). The 32-year-old stepped in, delivered convincing performances, and didn't let go of his regular spot. Probably because of that, he made it clear with regard to his new challenger: "I'm facing it and staying at my level: I know about my quality, and I'm drawing energy from it."

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Heuer Fernandes continued: "The competition always pushes the entire goalkeeper team to the next level. Last year, we carried each other to a level where everyone pushed each other. That will be the case again this season." The same state should prevail in all other positions in the squad. Because HSV has to continue developing to be able to exist in the Bundesliga.

Heuer Fernandes wants to set a good example: "My claim hasn't decreased because of the applause from last year, but I want to continue delivering my performances and be a vital part of the team. I want to take the next step, improve myself as well as the team." Whether he gets the chance to implement his ambitions on the pitch will be decided by the coaching team, also influenced by the remaining two test matches in Freiburg and on Mallorca.

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