Polzin hails HSV signing: "Absolutely thumbs up" | OneFootball

Sambi Lokonga has made a huge impact at HSV. After scoring in the 3-2 derby win against Werder Bremen, the Belgian followed up with another goal in the 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

With four goals so far this season, the 26-year-old is not only one of the most in-form players but also the most dangerous goal scorer in the Rothosen squad. But Lokonga himself wants even more.

“I’m at about 80 percent,” the midfielder explained self-critically after the Frankfurt match. He clearly stated his ambition: “In the second half of the season after the winter break, I have to strive for more.” Above all, he believes he can further improve his involvement in the game. “I want to be even more involved in the game and hopefully provide more assists,” said Lokonga, who, while still without an assist so far, has already scored more goals than ever before in a single professional season.

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Merlin Polzin meanwhile is extremely positive about the development of his summer signing. After the year-end match against SGE, the coach revealed that this progress is no coincidence. “He said in the summer that he really wanted to become more of a goal threat. He’s achieved that very impressively since the start of the season,” praised the 35-year-old. He emphasized: “Absolutely thumbs up for his development.”

Signed from Arsenal for just 300,000 euros, Lokonga has so far proven to be a real bargain. “I feel good, the coaching staff gives me a lot of confidence,” said the right-footer. “I’m not surprised by what I’m doing. I need regular games and my body has to follow me. Then I can – with all humility – achieve a lot of good things.”

In fact, Lokonga has been on the pitch in each of the last twelve Bundesliga matches. Accordingly, he heads into the Christmas holidays satisfied, which he will spend with his family in Verviers, Belgium.

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