“That was incredible”: even Thioune hails HSV bright spark Glatzel! | OneFootball

In the bitter 1-3 defeat in the northern derby against Werder Bremen, there was at least one bright spot from HSV’s perspective – and his name is Robert Glatzel.

The striker came into focus with his spectacular goal for the interim 1-1. “I was absolutely thrilled. It was pure emotion for me,” Glatzel is quoted as saying by Bild.

He described his finish from a tight angle like this: “I went all-in, took full risk and struck the ball cleanly. That wasn’t bad, was it?” Given a disappointing season so far with only two goals and limited playing time, the strike felt like a personal breakthrough. Glatzel also made it unmistakably clear that he still believes in his qualities despite some difficult months: “I’ve always emphasized that I still believe in myself despite everything. I know I can help the team with the way I play.”

And that is exactly what he did. In an otherwise disappointing HSV team, the 32-year-old clearly stood out. He won six of his eleven ground duels and caused problems for Bremen’s central defense with his physical presence.

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Former HSV coach praises Glatzel’s goal

Even Werder coach Daniel Thioune, who once worked in Hamburg himself, was impressed. “Robert Glatzel did an exceptionally good job. He held the ball up well. His goal was incredible.” His HSV teammates felt the same way. Midfielder Nicolai Remberg said: “He played an outstanding game, did a top job with the ball.”

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Coach Merlin Polzin, who was not always seen as Glatzel’s biggest supporter, said of his player’s role: “We want to have achieved our goal by matchday 34. For that, we need every player. And Bobby is part of this team because, as a striker, he can always make the difference.” Glatzel managed that in Bremen. Even if, in the end, no points were added to HSV’s tally, which remains at 31.

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