Hamburg backs head coach Polzin with long-term contract extension

Berlin, Sep 19 (UNI) Bundesliga club Hamburger SV has extended the contracts of head coach Merlin Polzin and his coaching staff despite the team's winless start to the season, the club announced. The 35-year-old Polzin signed a new long-term contract alongside assistants Loic Fave, Richard Krohn and Max Bergmann, with the club reaffirming its confidence in the coaching team. Hamburg has lost its opening three Bundesliga matches without scoring, conceding 12 goals to sit at the bottom of the table. Sporting executive board member Kathleen Kruger said the contract extensions reflected the club's long-term commitment, while acknowledging the pressure created…