Otele marks HSV debut with assist: Polzin praises his fresh spark | OneFootball

The debut could hardly have gone better. With a lot of energy and a direct influence on the game, Philip Otele made an impressive entrance at HSV.

The 26-year-old Nigerian, on loan from FC Basel until the summer, was on the field for 68 minutes during the 2-0 away victory. He showcased his skills in more than just one action.

Three shots on goal, eleven won duels, and the assist for the crucial 1-0 by Ransford Königsdörffer highlighted his remarkable performance. Coach Merlin Polzin was accordingly impressed after the final whistle and particularly praised the newcomer's approach. Otele convinced with his "carefreeness" and brought a "very refreshing element" to the HSV game, according to the coach.

The teammates also did not hold back with praise. Nicolai Remberg spoke of a "super debut" and emphasized: "He is full of energy and immediately gave it his all." Goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes also recognized Otele's sporting value: "You can see the enthusiasm, the power in him. And that is simply a gain for the team."

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The offensive player himself was beaming after his successful debut. The clear instructions from the coaches were helpful. "The coaches told me what I needed to do. I should stay connected, move forward, and show my strengths," Otele explained and added: "The most important message was that I should have fun." That was clearly visible on the field. He described the reception by the team as "fantastic."

Otele also spoke openly about his move to Hamburg. "I always wanted to play in the Bundesliga," said the newcomer, who has already played in Lithuania, Romania, and the United Arab Emirates. Before his decision, he did thorough research. "I watched some YouTube videos of the team. And videos of the fans. Then I thought: Okay, this seems to be a really great club," Otele said with delight.

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