HSV shake up defence: Nandja starts instead of Bornauw vs Leipzig
After a 0-5 collapse against Mainz, kicker reports HSV will start teen Nandja because Bornauw can’t make it to Leipzig.
Hamburger SV are heading into their next game with a defensive reshuffle after the 0-5 defeat to FSV Mainz 05 last Sunday. As kicker reports, the turnaround is needed immediately: Sebastiaan Bornauw is not expected to be ready in time for the match against RB Leipzig coming up this Sunday.
Defensive reshuffle
The solution, according to the German outlet, is to go with youth. Nandja will be in the starting lineup rather than Bornauw, with the schedule leaving enough time for the teenager to be involved from the start.
Why it matters
The Mainz game underlined how costly the team’s defensive breakdown can be, and HSV’s focus is now on preventing a repeat. Against Leipzig, any instability after turnovers tends to be punished quickly.
For now, kicker points to one clear operational decision: Nandja starts while the original plan for Bornauw has to wait. The big question will be whether the early change can restore structure at the back and keep Leipzig’s pressure under control.
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