Press Conference
06.10.22
"It's nice to experience this cohesion".
In the press conference before the sold-out home match against 1. FC Kaiserslautern, HSV coach Tim Walter praised and invoked the common path.
The coach also underlined his words with gestures and facial expressions. In the press conference before the home match against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Thursday (6 October), HSV coach Tim Walter repeatedly spoke of the "common path" and the "extreme cohesion" - and beamed all over his face and underlined his statements with his gesticulating hands. One could sense that Walter is not only looking forward to the next game, but is also enjoying the current phase very much. With his team, with the fans, with the entire HSV. And that's exactly what the coach talked about in the press conference. Tim Walter about...
... the support of the supporters: "We have now won five games in a row, we are further along and also more mature as a possession team than last season and are on a good path, which we are continuing with a lot of will and great energy. This spark has also spread to the fans, which makes us extremely happy. I think people are enjoying us, it's hip again to go to HSV and support the team. It's just nice to experience this cohesion, this unity in and around HSV. We don't let the few side noises get to us, but continue on our common path together with the fans.
"It's easier to get to the top than to stay there"
... the upcoming opponent: As a promoted team, 1. FC Kaiserslautern has played a very stable season so far. They are efficient and score a lot of goals, especially with their head they are very strong. We expect them to switch quickly from the defensive and to come a lot via standards. In addition, FCK will come to Hamburg with many fans, and there will be a great atmosphere in the stadium. We are looking forward to this game, they are two great clubs playing against each other. And FCK will demand everything from us, just like any other opponent in this league. That's what we work for every day, because: Getting to the top is easier than staying at the top.
... the personnel situation: Jean-Luc Dompé is making progress after his ligament injury, but maybe not fast enough, we will have to wait and see. But we have many options. Sonny Kittel and Ransford Königsdörffer, for example. Or Anssi Suhonen, who brings a lot of energy. Filip Bilbija, too, is ready to play for longer periods of time, I think the boy is outstanding. And Xavier Amaechi is also back at a point where he can help us after his injury. We have many different options to react in terms of personnel, the boys are doing well, everyone is really stepping up.