Holstein Kiel has apparently relieved Head Coach Marcel Rapp of his duties with immediate effect. The decision was reported by several media outlets and follows five straight defeats in the 2. Bundesliga, leaving the club in 14th place. The 1‑3 loss to Karlsruher SC is said to have been the final trigger for the termination, and assistant coach Alexander Hahn will also be leaving the club.
During a conversation with Sky Sport, Rapp said Holstein Kiel will always be a special club for him and that he wishes the team nothing but the best. He believes the sporting challenges could have been overcome together and expressed a strong desire to continue working from the sidelines.
The club’s management now faces the task of finding a successor quickly. The new coach will be thrown into a difficult situation right away, with an upcoming home match against SV Elversberg on Saturday followed by a game against Darmstadt 98. Holstein Kiel is currently in a precarious position, with the relegation zone only one point away.