Polzin hails HSV star after friendly: "An absolute weapon" | OneFootball

In the friendly match against FC Groningen, many HSV reserves presented themselves in strong form. One player in particular earned extra praise.

Bakery Jatta sent a strong signal in the Hamburg SV test match against FC Groningen, making a memorable impression. In the 6-3 victory of the Bundesliga newcomer, the Gambian impressed as a left wing-back with his tireless offensive drive. The goal to make it 3-0 was the logical consequence of a good performance. After weeks without being named in the squad, Jatta made it clear: He does not want to be written off yet.

HSV coach Merlin Polzin, who has been accompanying Jatta for over five years, found praiseworthy words for his protégé after the match. "I told him in the summer that we want to help him learn to defend so that he can play the wing-back position on both the left and right," Polzin is quoted by the Hamburger Abendblatt.

"He has the offensive skills, as we saw today. With his long strides, he can be an absolute weapon." The coach also emphasized how important it is for him to support Jatta on his way back into the squad: "The goal is for him to become an option again."

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The relationship between coach and player had been severely tested in recent months. After the promotion to the Bundesliga, Polzin openly told Jatta that his prospects in the team were very limited for the moment. A large and largely injury-free squad further complicates the competition.

Nevertheless, Jatta, whose contract with HSV runs until 2029, decided to stay. He still wants to fight for a chance. With his performance against Groningen, he showed that he still possesses qualities that can benefit the team. Even though a regular spot in the Bundesliga squad is not to be expected for now, Jatta has certainly earned the extra praise from his coach.

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