Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. Hamburger SV preview: Hosts aim for top-five finish
Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. Hamburger SV preview: Hosts aim for top-five finish Bayer Leverkusen will host HSV in the final matchday of Bundesliga on Saturday. The hosts could still qualify for the Champions League, but both Stuttgart (vs.
Eintracht Frankfurt) and Hoffenheim (vs. Gladbach) have to lose for that to happen. Merlin Polzin’s side could finish in tenth in HSV’s first Bundesliga campaign since 2017/18.
Bayer Leverkusen Leverkusen lost what could be considered a playoff game for the Champions League last week in Stuttgart. Despite scoring inside the first minute, Die Werkself were unable to stop Ermedin Demirovic and Deniz Undav’s striking force. The result also mounted the pressure on Kasper Hjulmand.
For a club that fired Erik ten Hag after a couple of matches, it’ll not be a surprise if they decide to go with a different man for next season. Rumors are circulating that they are already looking for the next coach as the Dane is expected to get the sack after this game. Team News There is still one year left on his contract, but Alejandro Grimaldo could leave Leverkusen at the end of the season after a remarkable three-year spell.
If that’s the case, this will be the last Bundesliga game for the set-piece specialist. There are no new injuries in the squad, but Hjulmand could give some fringe players minutes if Stuttgart and/or Hoffenheim end Leverkusen’s Champions League dream. HSV The coaching situation is very different for the visitors.