Holstein Kiel as a favorite: Cup challenge against Cologne is pending!

Holstein Kiel as a favorite: Cup challenge against Cologne is pending!

In the DFB Cup there is an exciting game! Holstein Kiel will meet 1. FC Köln on Tuesday evening at 8:45 p.m. - and that as a surprising favorite! While the storks in the Bundesliga are in the penultimate place with combative performance, the billy goats in the second division are not much better off and are only twelve with four defeats from ten games. A real David-against-Goliath scenario!

This cup game is of enormous importance for the Kiel. An early resignation could have serious consequences and the weather on the coast would make rougher. For the debutant Phil Harres, who only played his first Bundesliga game for Kiel last weekend, this will be the first appearance in the trophy. "We want to get the victory and get a round," explains the 22-year-old full of anticipation. The Cologne home fans could be an additional challenge, because the atmosphere is always special in the cup!

injuries and challenges

But the Kielers have to do without some important players. Coach Marcel Rapp looks at the list of injuries - Andu Kelati, Alexander Bernhardsson, Lewis Holtby and Carl Johansson, which significantly restricts the planned alternatives. Despite these setbacks, Rapp holds on to his positive attitude and expects a combative appearance from his team: "We want to get the victory!" Only a few hours until the kick -off! Who will leave the pitch as the winner? An exciting duel in front of a backdrop is imminent!

In the exciting constellation of the 2nd round, other teams also meet. The fans can look forward to tough duels, including Kickers Offenbach against Karlsruher SC and the climax with Borussia Dortmund against VfL Wolfsburg. The football world looks forward to these dramatic encounters - what a football festival!