New role: Matti Steinmann is now the challenger of HSV

The crash of his club also hurt Matti Steinmann, no doubt. But for him, the crisis meant a rise. With Christian Titz and the midfielder was promoted by the U21 Bundesliga. In the eight games under the guidance of his former and new coach, the 23-year-old athlete was in the starting lineup. But suddenly, he's in the role of the challenger.

With Christoph Moritz (28), the Kaiserslautern HSV hired a professional, who is provided by Titz for the position on the "six" in the 4-1-4-1 system. Steinmann threatens the replacement bank. "I have a good contact with Christoph – he's a good guy, who with his athletic quality will be very important to our team," said Steinmann, who is ready to accept the fight: "J & # 39; try to put my forces on and next to the place. "

He emphasized the importance of Titz's role as a central role in defense at the end of the training camp in Austria . "This is our strategically most important position.It gives the controls – how we move, how we start, we go out and we open the game," said the HSV coach, happy to say. to have two professionals of Moritz and Steinmann in the team, whom he trusts.

Why he plays the midfielder? The man, who last summer had already finished professional football and planned to study, if appreciated? Titz: "What sets Matti apart is that calm in pressure situations. He is doing very well. Within the team, his word has weight because he has a reasonable and calm mind. He's not the idiot in the cabin. "

Steinmann knows that he should not rest, although he's one of the winners in the last time so dark." The descent was very bitter. For me personally, it was still a successful season. I was allowed to play again with the professionals and I did a lot of games. I am happy to be back. In the second league, I try to keep pushing and help the team to make the direct resurgence. "

Of course, the German-Finn relies on his sponsor, Titz plays for him a" big role ", which Applies to the entire team, "she trusts him and his gaming system", but also to the fans, "because he's popular." Steinmann positively looks into the crowd. future, but also warns: "It will not be a self-run, but a hard job to play. But I am convinced of our team and I am looking forward to it. "