Glatzel on HSV dilemma: I need to get a few things off my chest | OneFootball

The discussions surrounding Robert Glatzel’s limited playing time show no signs of stopping. On the contrary: now the HSV striker has even spoken out publicly!

The background: In the last four matches, Glatzel spent the full 90 minutes on the bench each time. Many HSV fans are absolutely baffled by this development, especially since their team hasn’t scored a single striker’s goal during this period. To make matters worse, captain Yussuf Poulsen, another forward, is also out for the long term.

Head coach Merlin Polzin, however, usually relies on Ransford Königsdörffer and Damion Downs up front. Polzin repeatedly emphasizes that not only physicality and finishing ability are important to him, but also movement off the ball and work against the ball.

“Of course, we’ve talked about it before. And he gave me his reasons, which he made clear to me,” Glatzel also confirmed in an interview with the Mopo. And yet: “The fact that I haven’t played at all lately is something I just can’t understand.”

The 32-year-old continues: “After the Leverkusen game, I proactively approached the coach and asked for an explanation. He told me his reasons. I don’t want to talk about them publicly. These are internal matters. But why I was only on the bench for the next two games as well, I just can’t understand.”

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HSV: The Starting XI Record Speaks for Glatzel

The very minor role of the former second division top scorer is surprising when you look at the numbers: With Glatzel in the starting lineup, HSV picked up a strong seven points from three games. In addition, after his muscle fiber tear in the first half of the season, the veteran is back in top form.

That’s why, according to Glatzel, he “can’t fully understand” why, as a pure penalty box striker, he supposedly doesn’t fit into HSV’s current playing system. “I can generally assess well that there are also games where other qualities are needed. On the other hand, in the three games where I was in the starting lineup, I was also able to clearly show that I can help the team with my player profile,” he made clear.

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What’s important to Glatzel: “I don’t want to stir things up or put myself above the team. That’s not who I am.” Still, he “just wants to get a few things off his chest and take a stand.”

Looking at the current sporting situation and the statements now made, it’s almost inevitable to assume that the five-year partnership between Glatzel and HSV will end this summer. But the goal-getter doesn’t want to hear about that just yet. What matters to him is only staying in the league – and “that I never have to experience a situation like I have in the last nine months again.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.