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Freis: "Strategic Approach" for KSC amidst Tough Times
In an informal chat with the press, new Karlsruher SC (KSC) sporting director Sebastian Freis admitted that the team's current 15th place in the Bundesliga 2 table is a "challenging situation." However, the 38-year-old former Bundesliga prodigy remains confident: "I'm not worried about relegation. I have faith in this team. Yes, the table doesn't paint the prettiest picture, but realism is essential."
With the holiday season approaching, Freis emphasized the importance of earning additional points quickly. "We need to start racking up some victories before the New Year if we want to ensure a relaxed Christmas," he stated. After 13 matchdays, the Baden-based club has only 13 points to their name and shares the relegation zone with FC Schalke 04.
Despite the challenging circumstances, Freis has no doubts about coach Christian Eichner's position on the sidelines. "He's not on the chopping block," explained Freis and praised the gaffer's loyalty to his style and methods, adding that their working relationship is "excellent."
As KSC prepares for their home game against 1. FC Nürnberg on Sunday at 1:30 pm, screened on Sky, the German side has more than just three points at stake. Sharing the relegation zone with Hansa Rostock, SV Elversberg, and Hannover 96, Freis knows that every three points earned in the remaining games before the end of the year can make a significant difference in their struggle to avoid relegation.
Unfortunately, the current statistics do not paint a rosy picture for KSC. With 10th place and only 30 points (21 games), the team has conceded more goals (39) than any other team but Jahn Regensburg. The absence of Budu Zivzivadze, the second-top scorer of the season, since January has not made things any easier. In an attempt to fill his shoes, the team is counting on Marvin Wanitzek and Fabian Schleusener to step up their game.
On a positive note, key player Sebastian Jung has recently extended his contract with KSC, adding a much-needed sense of stability and continuity to the team.
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- KSC's upcoming fixtures include matches against Hertha BSC (twice), Hannover 96, and Hansa Rostock.
- The second and third top goalscorers, Marvin Wanitzek and Fabian Schleusener, have been tapped to step up in the absence of Budu Zivzivadze.
- Key player Sebastian Jung's contract extension could help provide a sense of stability and continuity for the struggling side.
