Stange fires SVE to victory! HSV gem scores every 25 minutes now | OneFootball

After recently limited playing time, the loan of Otto Stange to SV 07 Elversberg seemed to be stalling. Therefore, HSV had at least vaguely considered terminating the deal early in winter.

However, the past weekend has given the debate a new dynamic with emphasis. In Elversberg's 1-0 home win against Fortuna Düsseldorf, Stange scored the decisive goal, propelling his team to 33 points and second place in the second division table.

It was a goal with a signal effect, as the 18-year-old once again highlights his enormous efficiency. In just 127 minutes of play, the HSV talent has now achieved an impressive three goals and two assists. Translated, this means: Stange is involved in a goal every 25 minutes on average. An outstanding figure that makes Stange one of the most productive offensive players in the lower league!

Of course, such numbers are difficult to scale up to 90 minutes. As a substitute with fresh legs, it's significantly easier to play against a tired defense. Additionally, the last quarter of a football match usually has a different, often wilder dynamic than the full 90 minutes. Nevertheless, Stange's scoring stats are simply impressive.

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HSV closely monitors Elversberg situation

The loan had recently been increasingly critically assessed. After a strong start with two goals and two assists in the first three games, Stange had hardly played since mid-October. At times, he accumulated only 33 minutes of play over several weeks. HSV is therefore watching Saarland closely, as regular appearances are considered crucial for reaching the next career level.

In Elversberg, however, they remained calm. Sports director Nils-Ole Book had already emphasized in the Mopo that Stange is "dangerous in front of goal" even in a few minutes and referred to comparable development paths of previous loan players like Nick Woltemade or Paul Wanner. The goal against Düsseldorf now provides the appropriate support for this argument.

Even before this weekend, it was clear: A return to HSV in winter remains unlikely despite recent discussions. In the Bundesliga, the teenager could hardly be guaranteed consistent playing time at present. Rather, everything indicates that the decision-makers will reassess after the last matchday of this year whether Elversberg remains the optimal development step—or whether Stange's extraordinary efficiency demands even more playing time.

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