Soccer prodigy is dismayed by assault incident occurring in his native Solingen.
The incident in his hometown of Solingen overshadows Klein Kamp's Bundesliga debut for RB Leipzig. The professional footballer is left distraught and struggling to sleepe after three lives are lost. He connects with his parents via phone call, who share the distressing details.
Kevin Kampl's demeanor mirrored his despair. The horrific attack that claimed three lives in his hometown of Solingen left the RB Leipzig midfielder with no rest. "It's just heartbreaking for Solingen. It's a wonderful city, full of life. Then there's this lunatic causing such havoc," Kamp said after their 1-0 (0-0) victory against VfL Bochum to commence the new season: "I hope they catch this psycho and bring him to justice as soon as possible."
Born in Solingen, Kamp played in the city's youth leagues, and later joined Bayer Leverkusen as a youth player. "I had a terrible night's sleep, barely closing my eyes," said Kamp, who had friends attending the city festival. "Of course, you're extremely concerned. It's shocking that something like this happens in your hometown, with lives lost and many seriously injured. I'm praying for the people still fighting for their lives to make it through."
That night, he connected with his parents, who still reside in Solingen. "Helicopters and drones hovered over the city all night long," recounted the footballer. "Ordinary people, unsure of what to do, tried to revive the victims because there was blood everywhere."
An unidentified assailant had used a knife to attack several people during the 650th anniversary celebration of the city of Solingen on Friday evening. Three individuals lost their lives. Four victims were critically injured, while two others sustained serious injuries, and two more suffered lighter wounds. That evening, the extremist group Islamic State claimed responsibility for the brutal act of violence.
Kamp's hometown tragedy deeply affected his love for Soccer. The horrendous soccer field-adjacent incident in Solingen, where three lives were taken, left the RB Leipzig midfielder grappling with sleepless nights.
