Exiled HSV player definitely understands the seriousness of the situation | OneFootball

The tough measure apparently had an effect: Rayan Philippe has "definitely" understood his situation at HSV.

After being dropped from the squad for sporting reasons in Wolfsburg, the offensive player was back in the lineup against 1. FC Köln (1:1). Being left out for performance reasons for the first time this season visibly affected him. Nevertheless, according to coach Merlin Polzin, the 25-year-old did not fall into frustration or defiance. On the contrary: "Rayan was very critical of what I criticized about him - in the sense that he engaged with it, asked questions, and was in communication with the coaching team," Polzin is quoted by Mopo.

Philippe accepted the criticism and made adjustments in several areas. "It doesn't happen overnight, but he tried to change things," the HSV coach continued. However, this reaction was not immediately reflected in playing time. Against Köln, Philippe sat on the bench for 90 minutes despite his return to the squad!

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HSV wants to rely on Philippe in the long term!

In terms of sports, the Frenchman still has a responsibility despite recent progress. "There were just things I haven't liked for a long time," Polzin made clear. However, he explicitly emphasized the separation between the person and the player: "I really like him, he's a very, very fine guy. But I want him to learn things at his age that will help us in the coming years."

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The management is committed to Philippe in the long term, who only joined from Eintracht Braunschweig in the summer and is contracted to HSV until 2029. It is all the more important from the club's perspective to initiate the right development steps now. Or, as Polzin puts it: "That's why such a decision might have to be a bit tougher." The desired effect seems to have set in, in any case.

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