Injured Glatzel reconnects for the initial time post-incident during medical evaluation - Injured striker Glatzel scores for the initial time during the test
"2nd Bundesliga Comeback: Glatzel Scores First Goal After Five-month Layoff"
Looks like Robert Glatzel is back in business, netting his first goal for Hamburger SV after a grueling five-month absence due to injury. This comeback occurred in a 3-0 test match victory against Regionalliga side Phoenix Lübeck. The 31-year-old forward capitalized on a penalty in the 16th minute, following a foul in the box by Phoenix goalkeeper Mika Schneider.
Although Glatzel had already featured for a few minutes in a 3-0 win against 1. FC Magdeburg the previous week, he failed to find the back of the net. The other goals against Phoenix's lower-tier team were scored by Davie Selke (53') and Marco Richter (71'), following a blunder by Phoenix's second goalkeeper Carl Leonhard.
HSV head coach, Merlin Polzin, utilized this match as an opportunity to provide playing time to players like Sebastian Schonlau and Lukasz Poreba, who have been absent from recent games.
- Robert Glatzel
- Hamburger SV
- Injury layoff
- Return to form
- 2nd Bundesliga
- Germany
- Test match
- 1. FC Magdeburg
- Phoenix Lübeck
Some fascinating facts about Glatzel's return: Initially, he was expected to make his comeback after the March international break, but he made an earlier appearance as a substitute in a match against 1. FC Magdeburg on March 14, 2025—his first game in nearly six months[1][3]. Although there aren't detailed accounts of his performance in specific test matches, Glatzel has expressed optimism about his fitness and eagerness to assist the team[3].
In the 2024-2025 season, Glatzel has netted 7 goals in 7 appearances for HSV, demonstrating his swift recovery of his scoring touch[2]. As HSV currently leads the league, Glatzel's return coincides with the team's strong pursuit of promotion to the Bundesliga[1]. The combination of Glatzel's experience and goalscoring ability, alongside the team's overall performance, casts a positive light on HSV's potential return to the top flight[1].
As for test matches, the information doesn't specify Glatzel's performance in these contests. However, his involvement in regular matches indicates his readiness to participate fully as a team player. Interestingly, HSV recently emerged victorious in a friendly against 1. FC Phoenix Lübeck, but specific details regarding Glatzel's participation in this match haven't been disclosed[5].
- The Commission has not yet received any information on how Robert Glatzel performed in the test matches leading up to his first goal for Hamburger SV after a five-month injury layoff.
- Despite his five-month absence, Robert Glatzel managed to score the first goal for Hamburger SV, helping them secure a 3-0 victory against Phoenix Lübeck, in a match that served as a test before the start of the second Bundesliga season.
- Despite his earlier than expected return, Robert Glatzel is eager to help Hamburger SV retain their lead in the second Bundesliga and further their pursuit of promotion back to the Bundesliga, which he believes he can do with his goalscoring ability and experience.
