"In this game, we're more like second favourites, to put it that way. Nevertheless, we want to be successful because we're competitive and want to put in a positive performance - both in terms of the way we play and the result. It's a very special game for us against by far the best team in Germany and one of the best teams in Europe. We need to defend compactly and diligently, but at times we also want to play higher up the pitch without the ball. And when we have the ball, it will be about going forward with a purpose,"
"We have little influence on what has happened in past matches between HSV and Bayern. We don't want to dwell on old stories; we're happy that we can reshape history. We have the conviction and belief in our capabilities. We want to bring our game to the pitch, even though it's against a very, very strong opponent. We'll give it our all for the 8,000 HSV fans in the stadium and all the HSV fans in front of the TV."
"I'm extremely excited to meet him personally. As a player, he was an absolute leader with an impressive mentality. For me as a young coach, he was always a reference because he simply has a strong personality. In addition to the sporting competition, we're very much looking forward to the encounter, as he clearly still has HSV in his heart,"
Merlin Polzin expects Hamburger SV to enter the match as underdogs but aims for a positive performance in play and result. The team will defend compactly and diligently while sometimes playing higher without the ball. When in possession, the focus will be on purposeful forward play. Polzin expressed confidence in reshaping past outcomes and committed to giving everything for the 8,000 stadium fans and viewers. He said he looks forward to meeting Vincent Kompany, praising Kompany's leadership, mentality, and ongoing affinity for HSV. Bayern return from an international break ahead of Champions League duties.
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