Wehlmann: Holstein Kiel is planning winter transfers in the relegation battle!

Wehlmann: Holstein Kiel is planning winter transfers in the relegation battle!

In a critical situation for Holstein Kiel, Managing Director Sport Carsten Wehlmann is causing a stir. After the bitter 1:4 defeat against Borussia Mönchengladbach, it is clear that the squad urgently needs reinforcements in the relegation battle. Wehlmann does not rule out winter newcomers and emphasizes that they need to work on the weak defensive performance. “We scored a lot of goals this season that could have easily been prevented,” explained Wehlmann, particularly targeting the excessive number of goals conceded. KSV is at the bottom of the table with just five points from the first 14 games, which increases the pressure on those responsible to make the necessary changes. How KN Online reports, the possibility of loan deals in the winter is also conceivable in order to strengthen the team.

The focus on development

Wehlmann also made it clear that Holstein Kiel is trying to promote positive developments in the squad and make the right decisions without endangering the team's internal stability. He mentions that last season, with the successful loan of Tom Rothe, opened up new perspectives not only for the individual players, but also for the club. “Tom’s success story here at Holstein has opened doors for us,” said Wehlmann in an interview Transfer market. Although they cannot compete economically with larger clubs, the sports director still sees Kiel as an attractive location for young players.

With the aim of maintaining the league, the club remains true to its line and relies on a long-term strategy. Despite the current sporting difficulties, Wehlmann remains optimistic that the right accents can be set to sustainably improve the quality of the squad. The next transfers could be crucial for the second half of the season and maintaining the Bundesliga position.