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Peter Knabel was unveiled on Monday (23rd March) as German Bundesliga strugglers SV Hamburg's interim head coach until the end of the current season.

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SOUNDBITE: (German) Peter Knabel, Interim Hamburg head coach:

"I can't complain about how much work there is to do, because this is a fact, but my belief is based on my opinion, that one must know the players and the squad very, very well - as well as all the qualities of each individual player. And the players have already shown these qualities - no doubt about that. That's what I told them today. Of course, we also spoke about the factors that have hindered them their performances on the pitch. And that is why I am convinced that I can get the necessary qualities out of the team in order to survive this relegation battle."

SOUNDBITE: (German) Peter Knabel, Interim Hamburg head coach:

"Now, courage is the right adviser. Courage to approach the situation in front of us with all our energy. I am not worried about my reputation as a coach being burnt, because it can be solved by dividing my energy properly. So - I may ask you to understand - that I won't be present at every single public relations event, but instead I will be trying to convey my energy to the team as much as possible."