Kiel's KSC: Šimić's goal-scoring drought persists
In the upcoming match between Karlsruhe SC and Holstein Kiel, scheduled for Sunday at 13:30 CET and broadcast on Sky, two coaches with a shared past will go head-to-head. Christian Eichner, the current coach of Karlsruhe SC, and Marcel Rapp, the coach of Holstein Kiel, played together in the lower leagues (Oberliga) and even shared coaching duties at KSC in the past.
Karlsruhe SC, the only unbeaten team in the second division so far, has been impressing with their solid defense. The team's goalkeeper, Hans Christian Bernat, has made the fewest saves in the league, highlighting the strength of the defense. Fabian Schleusener, who has scored twice for Karlsruhe SC, is certain to start in the game against Holstein Kiel.
However, Roko Šimić, a new signing for Karlsruhe SC, is not yet in top form and faces competition from Philipp Förster and Shio Fukuda for a starting spot. The search for a reliable striking duo continues for Karlsruhe SC, with Ben Farhat emerging as a key offensive talent in recent weeks. The main competition for the starting position in Karlsruhe's attack, given Šimić's current performance, appears to be between Farhat and another yet unspecified candidate.
On the other side, Holstein Kiel, coached by Rapp, are still reeling from their relegation from the Bundesliga. Rapp, a professional player before joining Holstein Kiel as a coach, occasionally took Eichner's spot when he came down from the pros in their shared past at KSC.
Eichner, in a recent statement, praised Schleusener, saying, "Fabian has earned his place due to his goals, work against the ball, and many secured balls." He also described Rapp as a "nice guy with a good heart."
The game between these two teams promises to be an exciting one, with both coaches eager to prove their worth. Don't miss it on Sunday!
