Praise for HSV coach Polzin: "Can talk the hind legs off anyone" | OneFootball

HSV coach Merlin Polzin has received major praise from a prominent source. Sky pundit Kai Dittmann says he is deeply impressed ahead of the northern derby against Werder Bremen.

“I’m absolutely thrilled by the way someone so young is handling this, with all this attention, this spotlight, especially at HSV,” Dittmann said on the Abendblatt podcast “HSV, wir müssen reden.”

He especially highlights Polzin’s presence and his impact on the team. “Merlin can talk anyone into a corner,” the commentator said. What sounds casual is meant as high praise. Even older players buy into what he says because he is “so authentic.” Dittmann describes this combination of expertise and charisma as “outstanding.”

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Especially before a game like the hugely important northern derby against Werder Bremen (Saturday, 3:30 p.m.), those qualities could prove decisive. Dittmann is convinced that Polzin is providing the right impulses not only tactically, but also communicatively.

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And on another decision as well, the pundit is clearly backing the HSV coach. In the often heated debate surrounding striker Robert Glatzel, Dittmann explicitly supports Polzin’s stance. “I’d line up the same way,” he says, immediately explaining why: “I would always field the quickest players — including against Werder.” In modern Bundesliga football, pace and dynamism are crucial, especially for a newly promoted side.

In fact, HSV are also expected to go into the Bremen match with a clearly speed-focused approach. Ransford Königsdörffer and Philip Otele currently have the best chances of starting. As for Glatzel, just as in the 0–4 defeat to VfB Stuttgart, he is likely to remain limited to a substitute role.

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