Why it is Finally Time for Glatzel to Shine for the Bluebirds

Robert Glatzel celebrates his goal for the Bluebirds. Credit: Cardiff City FC

The news broke this week that Cardiff City’s top scorer, Kieffer Moore, would miss at least the next five games for his side. With the striker out, it must now be time for next-in-line, Robert Glatzel, to fill in for the Welshman as City’s main source of goals.

The German forward, Glatzel, was signed under Neil Warnock at the start of the 2019/20 campaign for a fee of around £5.5 million. He has since gone on to net ten goals in the Championship in that time including the opening goal against Birmingham City on Wednesday evening. His third in the league this season.

Cardiff sealed a late victory against Birmingham, with Sean Morrison netting in the 89^th minute making it 3-2 to the home side.

Despite getting the first goal of the match, the striker also saw his penalty saved by former teammate, Neil Etheridge.

Given the forward’s counterpart, Moore, has been the Bluebirds main source of goals so far this season, the majority of his appearances have come off of the bench.

Despite most of his City goals coming with his feet, the 6’4″ striker is known for being good in the air. His positioning during his last few appearances has lacked but there is now a chance to turn his wrongs into rights.

Playing, Liverpool-loanee, Harry Wilson, in the number ten position could be the key to unlocking his goal scoring potential, but Wilson has spent most of his time at the club playing on the right of a front three. However, during the victory against Birmingham on Wednesday, he was given his chance in the attacking midfield role, which allowed him to contribute with a goal and two assists.

After the news of Moore’s injury, fans were obviously disappointed, but many have since pointed out that this could be exactly what Glatzel needs to get some much needed starts and hopefully add to his goal tally for the upcoming games.

Cardiff’s next fixtures include a trip to title toppers Norwich, a home match against sixth-placed Brentford and finish 2020 with a trip to strugglers Wycombe. Can Glatzel finish the year off with a bang?

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