- Baumgart dampens the euphoria around HSV goalkeepers
Hamburger SV coach Steffen Baumgart didn't name Ransford-Yeboah Königsdorffer, who scored a brace, as the best player in their 2:1 win over 1. FC Köln. "Today, he was simply in the right place. I've seen others stronger," Baumgart said. The 52-year-old praised the team's collective performance after their opening 2. Bundesliga match at his former stomping ground in Cologne.
HSV striker Robert Glatzel missed the match due to injury, and new signing Davie Selke, who came on late, wasn't fully fit, which led to Königsdorffer starting up front. "I'm really happy that the coach gave me the confidence to play alone up front today. I haven't played there that often, so I'm even happier to have scored two goals," said the 22-year-old.
The 22-year-old's impressive performance did not go unnoticed, as the following is added: "Ransford-Yeboah Königsdorffer was named as one of the standout players by the HSV fans in the post-match fan poll." After the game, Baumgart further expressed his praise for Königsdorffer, saying, "His contribution to the team's success cannot be overlooked, and we look forward to seeing more of his potential in the upcoming matches."
