Hamburg and Johan Djourou faced a grim possibility of bidding farewell to the Bundesliga this Sunday afternoon. Suffering a 1-3 defeat against Augsburg in the 32nd round, the Swiss defender of Ivorian descent’s team endured their third consecutive loss, likely sealing their fate for relegation to the second division next season.
A brace from Halil Altintop in the 6th and 32nd minutes, along with a goal from André Hahn in the 42nd minute, dashed any hopes for a comeback in the first half, despite a consolation goal from Heiko Westermann in the 44th minute.
With a five-point gap behind 15th-placed Stuttgart and only two matches remaining, Hamburg is on a trajectory toward, at best, a playoff against the third-placed team in the second division to retain their Bundesliga status.
The task ahead for Djourou and his teammates is daunting, as they must face Bayern Munich and secure a victory against Mainz. However, achieving this feat is far from easy. The conclusion of the season promises to be intense for this German club as they fight to stave off relegation.
Tags: Germany, Bundesliga, Ivory Coast, second division, Hamburg, Switzerland, Johan Djourou
