Merlin Polzin

Rayan Philippe's late goal sinks Hamburg as Paderborn win 1-0

Hamburger SV suffered a 1-0 defeat at SC Paderborn after a late goal. Miro Muheim called it "a very frustrating day" and Merlin Polzin admitted his side failed to hold on for a point.

Rayan Philippe sinks parent club Hamburg as Paderborn climb out of relegation zone

SC Paderborn beat Hamburger SV 1-0 in the Bundesliga thanks to Rayan Philippe's 88th-minute strike against his parent club, ending HSV's three-game winning streak and lifting Paderborn out of the relegation zone. Daniel Heuer Fernandes was named Player of the Match despite the late winner.

Hamburg Handed Triple Injury Boost as Polzin Eyes Fourth Straight Bundesliga Win at Paderborn

Hamburg head coach Merlin Polzin has confirmed that Patson Daka, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Bakery Jatta are all available again ahead of Saturday's Bundesliga trip to SC Paderborn. The returning trio bolster a side chasing a fourth consecutive league victory, though captain Nicolai Remberg and the suspended Mario Vuskovic remain out. Polzin's men have won three straight Bundesliga matches for the first time in 16 years.

Hamburg’s pre-match meeting with visually impaired fan inspires Stuttgart win

Hamburg invited long-time supporter Matthias, who has very limited vision, to speak to the squad before their 1-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart. His account of experiencing matches through crowd noise and audio commentary prompted players to reflect on football’s many senses, defender Sebastiaan Bornauw said.

Hamburg stun Stuttgart with Muheim 88th-minute thunderbolt

Hamburg ended Stuttgart’s early dominance with a late strike from Miro Muheim in the 88th minute, securing a 1-0 win at Volksparkstadion and a first clean sheet of the season.

A wide-ranging Bundesliga matchday four saw Bayer Leverkusen beat RB Leipzig 2-0 with a fitting tribute to club great Peter Hermann, winless Borussia Mönchengladbach set an unwanted record, Hamburg and Werder Bremen post comeback wins, and promoted Paderborn stun Hoffenheim 3-1.