Only Glatzel stands out: HSV's player ratings from the derby against Werder | OneFootball

HSV suffered a 1–3 defeat to Werder Bremen in the northern derby. In doing so, almost all of the players fell short of their actual performance ceiling.

Compared to the disastrous 0–4 thrashing against VfB Stuttgart, the team still looked clearly improved. In particular, the Rothosen could certainly not be accused of lacking passion and motivation in a fiercely contested match.

Even so, HSV made things too easy for their green-and-white opponents and committed some hair-raising individual errors before all three goals they conceded.

Going forward as well, coach Merlin Polzin’s side produced no more than a few promising moments. The meager expected-goals value of 0.58 underlines the lack of threat from a team in which too many players are still searching for their best form in the final stretch of the season.

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HSV player ratings against Werder Bremen

Daniel Heuer Fernandes: His long balls to Glatzel were outstanding at times. Before the 1–3, however, his goal kick was too short, and he was then beaten at the near post. Rating: 4

William Mikelbrencis: Mikelbrencis was nowhere near the top offensive form he had shown in recent weeks. He also looked shaky defensively, though he did not make any major mistakes. Rating: 4-

Nicolas Capaldo (until 83’): It is clearly doing HSV good to have him back. The Argentine worked like a lion for 90 minutes and also injected life into the often unimaginative attack with his energetic runs. He also provided the assist for the 1–1. Rating: 3+

Jordan Torunarigha: After a strong opening phase, he did not look good on the goal for 0–1 and lost sight of scorer Jens Stage. Otherwise at least solid. Rating: 4

Warmed Omari: After his catastrophic display in Stuttgart, Omari followed it up with a much steadier first half. Before the 1–2, he was hit hard in a challenge and was unable to recover into the situation afterward. Clearly unsettled after that. Rating: 4-

Miro Muheim (until 75’): The 0–1 was also largely the Swiss player’s fault. Muheim only half-cleared the ball and also had major problems with Justin Njinmah beyond that. He had to go off injured after 75 minutes. Rating: 4-

Nicolai Remberg: The emotional leader was still one of Hamburg’s better players and won five of his eight duels overall. But he too was unable to give HSV’s play the necessary structure. Rating: 3-

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Albert Grønbaek (until 66’): Much like in training, the winter signing is noticeably trying hard. But so far, there has been no end product to his actions at all. Rating: 4-

Fabio Vieira: Bremen’s physical approach caused him major problems. Not just because of a dangerous loss of possession in the 22nd minute, the highly gifted Portuguese player absolutely has to impose himself much more in games like this. Rating: 5

Robert Glatzel: The man of the first half! After having a goal ruled out for offside early in the match, he then scored an absolute stunner for 1–1. Bremen could hardly cope with his physical presence. In the second half, however, he was no longer as dominant. Rating: 2-

Ransford Königsdörffer (until 75’): Apart from a good chance to make it 1–0 (26’), Königsdörffer remained largely invisible and was unable to benefit from Glatzel’s physical presence. Rating: 5

How the HSV substitutes performed:

Philip Otele (from 66’): What a nightmare afternoon for the Nigerian! Just 13 minutes after coming on, he was sent off with a straight red — even if the decision was questionable. Rating: No rating

Otto Stange (from 75’): The youngster was unable to make any notable impact on the game in the closing stages. Rating: No rating

Bakery Jatta (from 75’): Jatta also nearly got sent off. However, referee Florian Exner overturned the red card after reviewing the VAR footage. Rating: No rating

Damion Downs (from 83’): Had only three touches of the ball. Rating: No rating

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