The decisive factor was the increasing pressure. “For the first time I started to doubt myself. That was the breaking point.” In Hamburg he was heavily reduced to goals, missed opportunities and became “totally mental”. He was no longer able to play freely after that.
After 32 appearances without a goal and a temporary loan to Darmstadt, Schipplock left HSV for Arminia Bielefeld on a free transfer in 2018. In 2023, the striker ended his career with VfB Stuttgart’s U23 team.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Polzin clarifies: Is Luka Vuskovic fit again?
Luka Vuskovic has been missing from HSV’s relegation battle for almost three weeks. The 19-year-old will be sorely missed – without him there were two significant defeats with seven goals conceded. Even on Saturday, when HSV meets TSG Hoffenheim at home (6.30 p.m./Sky), Vuskovic cannot be on the pitch.
Coach Merlin Polzin confirmed the Croatian high-flyer’s failure at the press conference on Thursday. “Luka is without a doubt an absolute top player. But there’s no point in mourning it or being sad,” he said.
Miro Muheim is also out due to his ankle injury. Captain Yussuf Poulsen is also still missing. Winger Philip Otele has to take a break in the northern derby due to his red card suspension. However, there is good news from Albert Sambi Lokonga: the midfielder will return and be back in the squad.
New fan model should bring millions for stadium expansion
Hamburger SV wants to push ahead with the expansion of the Volksparkstadion and is specifically involving its supporters. In the future, fans will be able to purchase shares through a new cooperative called “Supporters Trust” in order to finance infrastructure projects around the stadium.
Plans include, among other things, additional spaces, better sanitary facilities and optimizations in catering and visibility. The foundation is scheduled for May 5th. The capacity of the stadium is expected to increase to over 60,000. You can read more details about this here.
Top club comes knocking: Will HSV Heuer lose Fernandes?
Daniel Heuer Fernandes has been under contract with HSV since 2019. The 22-year-old is also a regular goalkeeper for the “Rothosen” in the first Bundesliga season after promotion. But in the summer they could part ways: FC Bayern Munich is said to be keen on Heuer Fernandes.
As “Sportbild” reports, the goalkeeper is on the record champions’ wish list for the coming season. The Munich team is therefore looking for a new replacement keeper should Manuel Neuer end his career. This year Fernandes fulfills the profile: experienced, proven in the Bundesliga and financially feasible.
At the same time, discussions are underway at HSV about a contract extension, but according to the report, there has been no agreement yet. The two sides differ, especially when it comes to salary. This year Fernandes’ contract ends in June. If HSV manages to stay in the league, the working paper would automatically be extended by one year.
