Holstein Kiels U23: Double relegation catastrophe shakes talent!

Holstein Kiel is facing a difficult season: The U23 team must accept the relegation from the Regionalliga Nord. The team has not achieved a victory for eleven games, including nine defeats. The last positive balance comes from the game against SV Todesfelde on October 6, 2024 when Holstein Kiel won 3-0. The U23 is currently the bottom of the table and has nine points behind a safe non -relegation.

coach Willi Weiße is disappointed with the course of the season, which was characterized by numerous lengthy injuries, especially among leaders. The U23 will have to play in the Oberliga North next season. This could have negative effects on the "Kieler Weg", since the U23 is an important part of the promotion of young talent in order to introduce talents to the professional team, such as [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/schleswig-holstein/u23-von-holstein-kiel-steig-aus-der- Regionalliga-Abionkielnews2748.html) reported.

consequences of the descent

The relegation situation also leads to worries about the talent flow to Holstein Kiel. A descent to the Oberliga could be perceived as less attractive for young players. In the regional league, the U23 talents such as Jonas Sterner, Niklas Niehoff and Colin Kleine-Klekel were able to develop, who have successfully recommended themselves for the professional team. Players like Marvin Schulz and Andu Kelati use the U23 to get playing time at a professional -like level.

A descent could also make the integration of injured professionals into the first team difficult because coach Marcel Rapp is dependent on the U23. The quality differences between the Oberliga and the regional league are considerable, which also enlarges the challenges for young players. FC Kilia Kiel is currently pushing into the regional league and could act as a new point of contact for talents, which further complicates the situation for Holstein Kiel, how KN-ONLINE reported.