Darmstadt squares off against Bochum.
SV Darmstadt 98: Stability and Long-Term Progress for the 2021-2022 Season
For the upcoming 2021-2022 season, second-division football club SV Darmstadt 98, under new coach Florian Kohfeldt, has shifted its focus towards stability and long-term progress rather than immediate promotion. Kohfeldt's long-term vision for the club involves building a solid foundation with a strong squad depth and a clear tactical identity.
The season goals have been set with realistic expectations, aiming for a mid-table finish around 8th to 12th place. The emphasis is on smart recruitment and developing a respected, coherent team culture, with a focus on long-term success rather than rapid success.
Key strategic points for stability include utilizing the strike partnership of Fraser Hornby and Isac Lidberg, who together scored 26 league goals last season, to drive attacking success. Building depth in the squad through effective transfer market activity led by Sporting Director Paul Fernie is also a priority. Developing a clear tactical identity under Kohfeldt's leadership is another crucial aspect of the club's strategy.
However, neither Kohfeldt nor Fernie have announced a specific season goal for the club. Fernie stated that there are many variables still to consider, particularly in terms of personnel, as reasons for not setting a target. The transfer period for SV Darmstadt 98 ends on September 1.
The opening match of the season will take place this Saturday at 13:00 CET and will be broadcast on Sky. SV Darmstadt 98 will face VfL Bochum, and the club aims to be more robust and versatile in the future, with a focus on bringing in stability and reducing fluctuations in points.
Coach Kohfeldt expressed his desire to wait until the end of the transfer period on September 1 before setting a season goal. He wants to ensure that the squad is well-equipped to handle the challenges of the 2. Bundesliga season. The club does not want to experience another roller coaster ride like last season, when they finished 12th.
With a clear focus on consolidation, careful squad building, and implementing a sustainable strategy for future progress in the 2. Bundesliga, SV Darmstadt 98 is poised to make a strong showing in the upcoming season.
European-leagues have numerous competitions that SV Darmstadt 98 hopes to participate in, given their long-term progress strategy under coach Florian Kohfeldt. With a focus on stability and a mid-table finish, the football club aims to secure a place among the competitive European leagues in the future.
