- Pioneering moment: Holstein Kiel plays its initial Bundesliga match
Holstein Kiel is all set to write history this Saturday: As the first club hailing from Schleswig-Holstein, the promoted side will go head-to-head with 1899 Hoffenheim in a Bundesliga clash (Saturday, 3:30 PM/Sky). "We've always known that this day would arrive. It's a very significant match, not just for the club, but for the entire state of Schleswig-Holstein," stated coach Marcel Rapp.
This trip to TSG Hoffenheim holds a sentimental value for him. The 45-year-old has spent most of his career in the youth sector at the Kraichgau club before making the move to Kiel.
The fact that Rapp's team is seen as a potential relegation candidate doesn't bother him one bit. "We're aiming for three points. That's our mindset for every game," he declared boldly. "The issue is, how achievable is that?" Analyzing stats such as club budgets or player market values, "you'll still arrive at the same conclusion that Holstein Kiel has little chance."
The promotion of Holstein Kiel to the Football league marks a significant milestone for Schleswig-Holstein, as they prepare to face 1899 Hoffenheim in a Bundesliga match. Marcel Rapp, the coach of Holstein Kiel, shares a special connection with TSG Hoffenheim, having spent a substantial part of his career in their youth sector before joining Kiel.
