Attacking alarm at HSV! All hopes rest on one foot | OneFootball

HSV struggled offensively throughout the entire preparation, and it was no different in the DFB-Pokal match against FK Pirmasens.

There are many alarming statistics that could be used to describe HSV's poor performance in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. However, one value sums up the game situation best: after grueling 120 minutes, the Oberliga team from Rhineland-Palatinate had created more clear scoring opportunities (4) than the Bundesliga promoted team from Hamburg (3).

Even in the previous test matches, the HSV offense had severe problems. In the five duels against well-known opponents, only two goals were scored: a penalty goal by Yussuf Poulsen and a later header by Robert Glatzel, when the defeat against Sturm Graz (1:2) was already sealed. Any other creativity? Not in sight!

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This trend continued seamlessly in Pirmasens. It was therefore no coincidence that both Hamburg goals came after standard situations from Miro Muheim: when the score was 1:1, a corner from the left-back landed on the head of Guilherme Ramos via a detour, before Ransford Königsdörffer headed in a perfect free-kick cross to make it 2:1 in extra time.

Even beyond the goals, the North German attack game was alarmingly dependent on the Swiss player. The result: Muheim had a whopping 142 ball contacts and created the most chances (7) of all players.

However, the 27-year-old didn't even have his best day. Only 9 of 24 crosses and 3 of 9 long balls reached his teammates. The fact that HSV still relied so stubbornly on the high crosses from their left-footed player is exemplary of the current lack of ideas. Of course: Muheim has developed into an absolute top player offensively. In the past promotion season, he collected 2 goals and 14 assists in 32 competitive games.

Nevertheless, the Rothosen must not become too dependent on the qualities of their left-back. Just a few days before the start of the Bundesliga, it must be noted: Miro Muheim's left foot is the most dangerous weapon of HSV!

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.