Euphoria and Determination in the Relegation Battle: How Holstein Kiel Keeps Smiling
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Here's the deal, Bundesliga fans: Marcel Rapp, the mouser of Holstein Kiel, ain't sweating the relegation scramble. "I don't see we got nothin' to lose. We only stand to gain somethin'," Rapp stated ahead of their final home match against SC Freiburg this weekend (3:30 PM/Sky). "If we drop, it'd be a bummer for us, but it's par for the course for many. It's kinda unexpected we're still in with a shot for the relegation playoff."
With just two games left in the season, Kiel is tailing 1. FC Heidenheim by a single point for the 16th relegation playoff spot. The Schleswig-Holsteiners have been on a roll, recently notching wins against Gladbach and Augsburg.
"Now we're on a roll, we feel good and strong. We still got a fighting chance to survive, no one thought that at the start of the season," Rapp shared. "The difference from many others is we're approaching this with joy, not fear. And I reckon that's an edge."
Rapp's troupe's still got a few kinks to iron out, though. Striker Shuto Machino, their ace, is nursing an injury. Thankfully, Machino managed to train individually throughout the week and should be fit and ready to go for the showdown against the Champions League contender.
The Rapp Report
- Confidence: Rapp stays optimistic about Kiel's chances of outrunnin' the relegation zone.
- Tactics: Rapp's been a maverick with his strategies, organizin' unconventional tactics to boost morale, like a canoe trip instead of trainin'. Nice touch, coach!
- Performance: Preparation's key for Rapp. If Kiel's well-prepped, there's no need for ants in their pants. Just play like high rollers, brother!
- Resilience: Kiel's shown they can bend but not break, fillin' in the gaps left by injuries to secure vital victories.
- No Pressure: Rapp keeps external stressors at bay by ignorin' crucial matches involving other relegation candidates. Instead, he opts for peaceful activities like family game nights to keep his mind right.
Rapp's methods have paid off in their recent matches, bein' victorious against teams like Mönchengladbach and Augsburg. This approach's boosted team spirit and given them newfound hope in the relegation battle. Maybe they're gonna squeak through after all!
- Marcel Rapp, the player of Holstein Kiel, maintains a confident outlook about their chances of escaping the relegation zone.
- Rapp has showcased innovative tactical strategies, such as organizing unexpected team-building activities like a canoe trip, to boost morale.
- Preparation is key for Rapp and his team; if Holstein Kiel is well-prepared, there's no need for excessive worry.
- Despite the injuries, Holstein Kiel has demonstrated resilience, filling in the gaps to secure crucial victories in the relegation battle.
- Rapp focuses on reducing external stressors by ignoring significant matches involving other relegation candidates, opting instead for peaceful activities like family game nights.
