Steffen Baumgart is expected to become the new coach of Hamburger SV. The 52-year-old was considered a preferred candidate after coach Tim Walter left last week.
The ex-striker once described himself as an HSV fan. His main task will be to stabilize the HSV defense, which is prone to errors under coach Walter. The North Germans conceded eight goals in the first two home games of the year against Karlsruher SC (3:4) and Hannover 96.