After scandalous interview: HSV fine Glatzel! | OneFootball

After the much-discussed interview with Robert Glatzel, HSV has taken action and imposed a fine on their striker.

This was reported by the Mopo. The focus is less on the content of the statements and more on how they were made public.

In a conversation with the same Mopo, Glatzel spoke unusually openly about his situation and left no doubt about his dissatisfaction. He described his situation as "maximally frustrating" and made it clear: "The situation I've experienced over the past nine months is something I definitely don't want to go through again."

The striker is particularly concerned about his lack of playing time. "If you go back to the Heidenheim game, it's now even five out of seven games where I've been completely on the bench, even though I'm 100 percent fit again," he explained.

Coach Merlin Polzin responded to his striker's statements on Thursday, adopting a nuanced tone. "The opinion that Bobby has is something every player is entitled to," the coach initially emphasized, making it clear that dissatisfaction with one's role in professional football is nothing unusual. However, he criticized the approach: "This is not in line with the rules of our club." The crucial point: The interview was not coordinated with the club!

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HSV: No Sporting Consequences for Glatzel

Internally, the incident has already been addressed. Glatzel apologized for his behavior, and according to Polzin, "clear words were exchanged." The coach also made it clear: "From my perspective, it's not the right way to express oneself in this manner without prior agreement."

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However, the striker is not immediately facing any sporting consequences. Suspension is not on the table, although Polzin left open whether Glatzel will be in the squad for the weekend match against Borussia Dortmund (Saturday, 6:30 PM). "It's not like I've banned him for the coming weeks," he clarified.

Despite the unrest that has arisen, Glatzel emphasized his loyalty to the club: "I don't want to start a fire or put myself above the team." His sole aim remains to secure the club's survival in the league.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.