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"Our recent performance against Mainz (1-1, ed.), especially in the first half, was not good. That's true. We have to and want to be more proactive," said Kasper Hjulmand at the pre-match press conference on Tuesday afternoon. "We're travelling to Hamburg to play better. We will invest everything we can to win." He particularly wants to find solutions in the final third. Hjulmand: "As far as that's concerned, we're not as far away as it might feel after a game like the one against Mainz."
While the Werkself have only lost one of their last ten games in all competitions, HSV, after six unbeaten matches - including four draws - most recently suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to RB Leipzig at the weekend. Nevertheless, Hjulmand sees the Hanseatic side, who have won five of their six matches this season at the Volksparkstadion, as extremely strong at home: "They performed particularly well against Bayern (2-2, ed.), Stuttgart (2-1) and Dortmund (1-1). They are flexible in their build-up play, strong on the counter-attack and bring in a lot of rotation."
Looking ahead to the next few weeks with six matches in 17 days, Hjulmand described the Bundesliga as the "most important competition" - without denying the importance and appeal of the DFB Pokal and the Champions League. The 53-year-old does not feel any pressure ahead of this crucial phase of the season: "I'm not here just to have a job. I'm here to do my best for the team. That's why I don't think about pressure. For me, it's just about preparing for tomorrow's game in the best possible way and winning."
After the league draw against Mainz, forward Malik Tillman is back in the squad on Wednesday. Hjulmand was also asked about two other players who are at home on the wing and in defence: Axel Tape and Tim Oermann. The Dane: "Axel has made steps forward in the physical area. He's still a little short of a lot of playing minutes, but he's on a really good path. Tim is also doing very, very well in training. His personality is great, he's very attentive. I have no problems using him. He'll get playing time in the next phase, I'm very sure of that."
Werkself-TV shows the highlights of Bayer 04 Women's 0-2 loss at 1. FC Nürnberg on Matchday 8 of the 2026/27 Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga.
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After nine points from their first three away matches of the 2026/27 season, the Bayer 04 Women suffered their first away defeat on Sunday afternoon. The 2-0 defeat away to FC Nürnberg, who were winless before today, represented a setback for coach Roberto Pätzold’s team in the race for the top spots in the Google Pixel Women’s Bundesliga. Fany Pronietz scored both goals (62’, 85’) for the home side.
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After six consecutive wins, the Werkself have hit a rough patch: Bayer 04 lost 3-0 away to TSG Hoffenheim. Andrej Kramaric put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot (79'), with Alexander Prass and Max Moerstedt adding to the tally shortly before full-time (89’/90+5’). After ten matches under Carles Martínez, with the Black and Reds always scoring at least twice, Leverkusen failed to find the net for the first time.
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The Werkself still have a score to settle with TSG Hoffenheim: Bayer 04 lost both matches against the Kraichgau side last term – after the Black and Reds had won all the previous five encounters. Leverkusen are currently on a roll and looking to kick off a new winning streak against TSG in Sinsheim on Sunday 25 October (kick-off: 15:30 CET), and Patrik Schick is keen to continue his current run of form. However, it will not be easy, as coach Christian Ilzer’s team have also gained confidence recently. Today’s matchday news.
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