Glatzel situation: HSV not swayed by outside pressure | OneFootball

After his demotion, Robert Glatzel will once again be included in the squad against Heidenheim. However, his chances of playing remain not very high.

There is unrest in Hamburg’s Volkspark surrounding one of the most popular and at the same time most important players of recent years. Robert Glatzel, a guarantor of success during the second division years and a figure of identification, is currently experiencing difficult sporting times. In the 0:1 defeat against VfL Wolfsburg, the striker suddenly found himself only in the stands – despite being fully fit to play. Even though he is back in the squad for the cup match in Heidenheim (6:30 p.m., Sky), his role is likely to remain that of a spectator and occasional worker for now.

Head coach Merlin Polzin is approaching the situation with cool objectivity. “Bobby is included,” he emphasized before departing for Heidenheim, while also adding that not much has changed in Glatzel’s sporting situation. The reason lies in the changed style of play: HSV is relying more on transitions and high pressing moments in the Bundesliga. And these qualities are less suited to the classic penalty-area striker Glatzel.

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Polzin on Glatzel: “We make our decisions out of conviction”

Although the veteran presents himself in a highly professional manner and continues to give his all in training, Polzin is sticking to the new course. “We make our decisions out of conviction and not because of the dynamics and energy coming from outside,” he explained in clear terms.

For Glatzel, who only recently spoke openly about his frustration, the situation thus remains difficult. His sporting merits for the club are undisputed, but at the moment, the newly promoted Bundesliga team is looking for other qualities.

For the trip to Heidenheim, his old stomping ground between 2017 and 2019, Glatzel is at least allowed to travel with the team again. Whether this long journey will also be reflected in playing time can only be finally assessed on Tuesday evening.

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