Sander Tangvik will start in goal for Hamburger SV in their DFB-Pokal match against SV Elversberg. According to a report by t-online on Thursday, the Norwegian goalkeeper gets his chance from coach Steffen Baumgart.
The decision comes as the Red Shorts look to build on a strong start to their 2. Bundesliga season. With 10 points from their first four matches, HSV currently sits in 3rd place in the standings. The team has conceded only three league goals so far, pointing to a solid defensive foundation. First-choice keeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes has started every league game. Baumgart's cup rotation is a planned move to distribute playing time.
Why is Tangvik getting his opportunity?
Steffen Baumgart stressed the importance of the entire squad. "We have two very good goalkeepers," the HSV coach told t-online. The cup competition offers the chance to give important minutes to players like Tangvik. The 24-year-old Norwegian joined Hamburger SV from FK Bodø/Glimt in the summer of 2024. He did not make a competitive appearance in his first season. His last match was for Norway's U21 national team in November 2023. For HSV, this is an opportunity to assess the young keeper's abilities in a competitive setting.
What is Hamburger SV's current goalkeeper situation?
Daniel Heuer Fernandes remains the clear number one. The 31-year-old is under contract until June 2027 and is a key figure in the team. Behind him, Sander Tangvik competes with young Tom Mickel for the backup role. Mickel, 30, is also in the squad but hasn't played a competitive match for the first team since 2021. Data on our squad page shows the depth in this position. A strong cup performance from Tangvik could further intensify the internal competition.
What does this mean for the cup tie against Elversberg?
The match on Saturday, September 5th, 2026, presents a challenge. SV Elversberg plays in the 3. Liga and is not an easy opponent. For Tangvik, it's a major chance to prove himself. A good performance could boost his confidence and give the coach more options in the future. For the team, the goal is clear: to reach the DFB-Pokal round of 16. Previous matches against Elversberg are not recorded in the current stats, making the encounter an unpredictable affair.
Preparation for the match is underway. The team completed a final intensive training session on Tuesday. All players, apart from the long-term injured, are available. Baumgart will announce the exact lineup shortly before kickoff. But the news about Tangvik's start already sets a clear direction. Hamburger SV's next league game is then on September 13th, 2026, against FC St. Pauli at the Volksparkstadion.
