HSV exit in winter? Glatzel makes his decision! | OneFootball

The striker position at HSV continues to be a lively topic of conversation. In particular, Robert Glatzel is repeatedly linked with a potential departure.

After a difficult period with limited playing time, there has been intense speculation in recent weeks about a possible winter transfer for Robert Glatzel. However, the 31-year-old has apparently made a clear decision: leaving the club is not up for discussion during this transfer window.

Glatzel, who is still waiting for his first start in the Bundesliga this season, has so far made seven appearances as a substitute, spending a total of just 74 minutes on the pitch. A bright spot came in the DFB-Pokal against 1. FC Heidenheim, when he scored the decisive 1-0 in the closing stages.

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HSV: New Striking Competition for Glatzel?

The speculation about a possible departure of the striker therefore remains persistent. According to the Hamburger Abendblatt, however, Glatzel will not leave the club in the winter. And this is despite the fact that HSV officials are apparently looking for a new striker. Stefan Kuntz and Claus Costa are reportedly planning a loan deal to have an alternative without major adaptation difficulties.

Glatzel’s decision is due in no small part to the upcoming challenges. With Yussuf Poulsen suffering another injury, the striker will likely be called upon more frequently. Coach Merlin Polzin is still keeping his options open for the center forward position: While Ransford Königsdörffer shone as an option off the bench with his substitute goal against Borussia Dortmund, Glatzel could now start more often. Winger Rayan Philippe or playmaker Fabio Vieira are also possible alternatives for the attack.

Polzin emphasizes the importance of both players: “It might be good for Ransi to come off the bench, and it might be good for Bobby to start from the beginning.” The coming weeks could therefore show whether and to what extent Glatzel will take on a key role in HSV’s attack despite his limited playing time so far.

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