Heart duel: Steven Rakk meets his ex-club Kassel with Eiterfeld

Heart duel: Steven Rakk meets his ex-club Kassel with Eiterfeld

A special duel is imminent: Steven Rakk, the talented playmaker of SG Eiterfeld/Leimbach, will meet KSV Hessen Kassel on Saturday at 4 p.m. Although this is the second team of Kassel, for Rakk it is the game that he was waiting for. "This is very special. Hesse Kassel is my heart club and I see many familiar faces again," explains the 26-year-old full of anticipation.

After seven successful years at Hessen Kassel, in which Rakk played 128 games for the first team, he switched to SG Eiterfeld/Leimbach in summer. The change came about for professional and health reasons. Rakk, who also played for Kassel in youth, is particularly looking forward to seeing old friends like Sebastian Schmeer and Lukas Iksal again. "I have a lot of contact," he says enthusiastically.

urgent need for points

Despite the friendship, the matter for Rakk and his team is serious, because SG Eiterfeld/Leimbach is fighting for eleventh place after 13 game days. You only separate three points from the relegation places. "We are not in the form we are satisfied with. But we have enough quality and that has to be demonstrated," emphasizes Rakk and announces that the games in November will be decisive for the season. "We haven't really got into the flow yet," said the experienced player who has played over 170 regional league games.

With a lot of experience at his side, Rakk wants to help the younger players who often worry more in this printing situation. "It is important to continue working. Then you come out again," he says optimistically. The upcoming game against Kassel will not only see an emotional reunion, but also a decisive encounter for SG Eiterfeld/Leimbach. The tension increases!