"Only a matter of time": Polzin backs HSV star to make the breakthrough | OneFootball

Ransford Königsdörffer is still waiting for his first Bundesliga goal. Nevertheless, the 24-year-old is of enormous importance for the game of HSV.

Eventful months lie behind Ransford Königsdörffer: After the promotion of HSV, to which he had contributed decisively with 14 goals, he was considered a candidate for a timely contract extension. The talks went positively, but a final agreement was not reached.

In early August, OGC Nice intervened and wanted to sign the striker at all costs. The Red Shorts agreed to the transfer, and the player traveled to France to finalize the deal. But then came the shock: Due to knee problems from his youth, Nice let the transfer fall through. Königsdörffer then returned to Hamburg and prepared for the season opener with his old and new team.

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HSV: Polzin hopes for continuation of ritual

At HSV, the 24-year-old is still a fixture despite thoughts of moving on and an expiring contract. The Ghanaian national player was in the starting lineup in five out of five competitive matches. The catch: Except for the 2:1 winning goal against FK Pirmasens in the DFB Cup, the striker is still waiting for a success. He almost struck in the derby against FC St. Pauli (0:2), but a razor-thin offside position led to the goal being disallowed.

Nevertheless, Königsdörffer is of enormous importance for the Hanseatic game. "He is very versatile in his game and always manages to tie up his opponents," praises head coach Merlin Polzin. "This ensures that the opponent's pressing sequences cannot take place as planned. He does this at a very high level."

And Polzin is also convinced of his protege's goal instinct. Especially in training, he already scores regularly. "It's only a matter of time until the three centimeters no longer stand in the way of his first Bundesliga goal," said the 34-year-old, referring to the scene against St. Pauli. "I would be happy if he could soon resume his waffle ritual."

Background: Last season, Königsdörffer attracted attention by publicly talking about his preference for fresh egg waffles. After each goal, he rewarded himself by buying and eating a whole pack. Perhaps it will be time again after the match against Union Berlin (Sunday, 7.30 pm).

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