Hamburg aim to build on survival after key loan exits

After seven years in the wilderness, Hamburg survived last season and now want more.

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What happened. Hamburg secured Bundesliga survival last season, finishing 13th, and are now preparing for 2026/27 with new additions.

• Key loanees Vušković and Vieira have not returned.
• Coach Polzin focuses on intensity, pressing, and transitions.
• Pre-season showed a cohesive new-look side.

Hamburg will face tough opening fixtures against Dortmund and Leipzig.

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