Holstein Kiel struggles with standard problems: 8 goals conceded after the ball is at rest!

Holstein Kiel struggles with standard problems: 8 goals conceded after the ball is at rest!

In the current season, Holstein Kiel is facing a challenge that is causing problems for many a football team: the standard situations. The team has conceded 12 goals so far this season, a remarkable 8 of which came from dead balls. Coach Marcel Rapp brought these statistics to the table in order to demand more vigilance and training intensity in this critical area. The details are as alarming as they are fascinating.

Of the 8 goals conceded from set pieces, 3 came from penalties, while 4 goals came from free kicks and corners. What is particularly noteworthy is that another goal conceded came from a throw-in. This shows that it's not just the big game situations that can be decisive, but also seemingly simple throw-ins that can be to Kiel's disadvantage. Rapp emphasizes that there is no discernible pattern in the goals conceded and that each scene must be analyzed individually.

Analysis and causes of problems

A key point in the analysis is that many of the goals conceded come from the backcourt, where the opponent finishes from the second row. Rapp and his assistant coach Alexander Hahn, who is currently working on his pro license with the DFB, are aware of the problem. Hahn is responsible for the set-piece actions and works with the team to fine-tune these defensive weaknesses. Despite his absence, Rapp sees no connection between Hahn's focus on his license and the problems the Kiel team has with set pieces.

Rapp is convinced that standard situations will be specifically trained at the end of the week when Hahn is present. Nevertheless, dissatisfaction with the number of goals conceded after dead balls remains clear. It turns out that the definition of “standard” in this context applies not only to established rules and procedures on the pitch, but also to the need for structure and consideration in defense.

The challenge for the club

The entire situation represents a clear warning for Holstein Kiel. In a sporting world where the smallest details can make the difference, the need to work on stability in standard situations is becoming more and more important. It's not just a question of training; The mental attitude of the players will also be crucial in order to minimize the goals conceded.

In the next few weeks, coach Rapp and his team will be concerned with learning the lessons from the previous games and focusing on the standards. This is the only way to face the challenges of the 2nd Bundesliga and maintain the chance of positive results. The fans are hoping for a speedy improvement and that the Kiel team will appear as a unit again on the pitch.