"He’s earned it": Special dressing room moment for Königsdörffer | OneFootball

After tough weeks and some harsh criticism, Ransford Königsdörffer achieved a breakthrough against BVB. He received special praise from Merlin Polzin afterward.

It was the moment Ransford Königsdörffer had been waiting for: In the 97th minute, the substituted HSV striker scored to make it 1-1 against Borussia Dortmund, securing a valuable and highly celebrated point for his team.

While the stadium was still shaking minutes after the final whistle, Königsdörffer himself remained silent. No interviews, no big words. After all the difficult weeks, the criticisms, and hostilities from parts of his own fan base, the 24-year-old just wanted to enjoy the moment.

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Königsdörffer celebrated by teammates and coach

But others spoke – and they were full of praise. "Eventually, you get rewarded," said captain Yussuf Poulsen, who was in the starting lineup for the first time instead of Königsdörffer. Jean-Luc Dompé and Miro Muheim also praised the goal scorer for his patience and commitment. For them, it was clear: This goal could be a real liberation for the much-criticized striker.

In the locker room, the highlight of the evening awaited. Head coach Merlin Polzin, who visibly enjoyed the emotional point gain, addressed Königsdörffer specifically. "The coach said a few words to Ransi in the locker room. He deserved it," revealed midfielder Nicolai Remberg. The mood? "Really good."

Polzin then focused on the entire team structure and praised the team's development. Once again, he emphasized how important Königsdörffer is beyond scoring goals. That he was finally able to score against BVB should initially silence the many critical voices of recent weeks.

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