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In the upcoming football clash between Karlsruhe SC (KSC) and Holstein Kiel, the focus is not on potential league positions, but on winning the game itself, according to KSC coach Christian Eichner. This approach is echoed by the team's main striker, Fabian Schleusener, who scored the winning goal in KSC's last victory against Kiel three and a half years ago.
Schleusener's involvement in the game could be a good omen, as he is currently in form, having secured his status as a main striker with his goals, work without the ball, and ball-securing abilities. Eichner is considering whether to start with speed or ball security in the KSC attack, with alternatives for Roko Simic including newcomers Philipp Förster and Shio Fukuda.
The defensive unit in front of goalkeeper Hans Christian Bernat is currently set, with no expected changes for the Kiel trip. However, there is uncertainty about whether Eichner will stick with Simic in the attack, as Marvin Wanitzek's winning goal in the game against Nuremberg highlighted the need for a striker with a nose for goals, which Schleusener could potentially demonstrate.
Eichner demands a "clear performance improvement" from his team to secure another win, as they struggled in some aspects in their recent games. Playing in Kiel is not easy, according to Schleusener, due to the special atmosphere there. He anticipates facing "very good individual players" in the Kiel squad.
If KSC manages to win their game, they could potentially move to the top of the league, depending on the result of Hannover 96's game in Dresden. However, Eichner expects a "very dominant opponent" in the upcoming game against Kiel. Despite the challenges, both Schleusener and Eichner are optimistic about their team's chances, with Schleusener favouring the striker duo of Sebastian Kerk and Pascal Stenzel for the attack against Kiel.
Nicolai Rapp and Sebastian Jung missed the Friday training session but are expected to participate in the final training session on Saturday and play in the game against Kiel. Their return could provide a boost to the KSC attack, as they have proven to be valuable contributors in previous games.
In their latest win against Nuremberg (2:1), KSC needed a strong goalkeeping performance and a bit of luck to hold off a combinative opponent. Despite the close call, the team is determined to continue their winning streak and secure another victory against Kiel. The game promises to be an exciting one, with both teams eager to prove their mettle.
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