Holstein Kiel in search of the first Bundesliga triangle against Stuttgart

Holstein Kiel in search of the first Bundesliga triangle against Stuttgart

Holstein Kiel Scharts with the hooves impatiently! Is the historic first Bundesliga victory in close proximity? This match day is the challenge against the probably strongest opponent in the league, the runner -up VfB Stuttgart. KSV coach Marcel Rapp, a native of Pforzheim with an exciting past at the rival Karlsruher SC, looks optimistic about the duel. "The rivalry is there, but that doesn't count. Now it's about the first victory for Holstein Kiel", he predicts.

quickly becomes clear: Kiel urgently needs to change the switch. After seven games, the storks continue to wait for the first three - despite a surprising point win against Master Bayer Leverkusen. The defensive is the big problem child, with a whopping 21 goals-that is the league maximum value! Rapp admits: "We lose, but the opponents don't roll over." Nevertheless, the pressure is huge, and the trainer speaks of a "process" that his team has to live through. "I was prepared for that, we are right in the middle of it." Despite the setbacks, there is hope for a turning point, even if captain Lewis Holtby and attacker Alexander Bernhardsson are not there today.

on the "cool week"

The anticipation for today's game is noticeable! Rapp cannot be intimidated by the strength of the Stuttgart. "English weeks are rare-it will be a cool week," states the 45-year-old, who burns the upcoming challenges. After Stuttgart, the 1. FC Heidenheim is waiting for Kiel, and the DFB Cup is also against second division team 1. FC Köln. For Rapp, the question remains whether the time after today's game is enough to meet old acquaintances at home. "It will be scarce, but maybe we will succeed in historical victory!"

The list of the two teams promises a gripping duel. Kiel puts everything on one card to get the first three of the season. But it remains to be seen whether this succeeds. The tension is already within reach!