Bundesliga - Kiel drawn against Danish first league opponents
Bundesliga promotee Holstein Kiel had to settle for a 0:0 draw against the Danish First Division side Sonderjysk Fodbold in their second match of the pre-season at their home training center.
Kiel's coach Marcel Rapp spoke after 90 minutes of intense, but chance-poor action behind closed doors about a "successful test with sufficient insights. I have seen many things that form the basis for our play."
Summer signing Max Geschwiller (SV Sandhausen) made his first 30-minute appearance after being sidelined due to a midfoot fracture. Regarding further transfer plans, Rapp stated: "We have many players who can play different positions. We'll get by with this squad quite well. But we currently only have 21 field players."
It should not happen too much in the coming weeks considering potential injuries or illnesses. The goal is to increase both quantity and quality in the squad without undue time pressure.
- Holstein Kiel's Training Center in Schleswig-Holstein will be the venue for their extensive season preparation, aiming to improve their performance in the upcoming Bundesliga season.
- Marcel Rapp, the coach of Schleswig-Holstein Kiel, will utilize the test games, such as the one against Sonderjysk Fodbold, to fine-tune his team's strategies for the Bundesliga, which includes German and Danish opponents.
- In preparation for the demanding Bundesliga season, Marcel Rapp emphasized the importance of maximizing the skills and versatility of players like Marcel Rapp and Max Geschwiller, who can adapt to different positions within the Soccer field.
- Schleswig-Holstein Kiel, now a Bundesliga promotee, looks forward to competing against renowned German and international opponents, such as Denmark's Sonderjysk Fodbold and other Bundesliga sides, in their upcoming test games.
- Recognizing the significance of maintaining a robust and flexible squad, Marcel Rapp highlighted the potential for player rotations and reinforcements, ensuring that Schleswig-Holstein Kiel remains competitive in both the Bundesliga and test games throughout the season in Germany.
