"There were serious doubts surrounding the team due to the absence of captain Rafael Van Der Vaart, Vincent Kompany and Guy Demel," Seeler told Die Bild on Tuesday.

"But the team produced a brilliant performance against the Bavarian giants."

Hamburg were one down till the dying minutes of the game but Egyptian forward Mohamed Zidan tipped home to snatch a point for the hosts.

"Hamburg played attacking football during the 90 minutes. If they maintain their pace they will be serious title contenders."