After the false start, Holstein Kiel is gradually working its way out of the bottom of the table. Goalkeeper Thomas Dähne could be the face of the new era.
It is not uncommon for coaches to change goalkeepers to give a team new impetus. However, that was not the intention of Kiel’s interim coach Dirk Bremser, who was forced to make changes between the posts in the 2-1 away win in Paderborn. Ioannis Gelios, the previous number 1, was suspended after his red card in the previous 0:3 against Hannover.
Nevertheless, Dähne could become the face of the KSV revival. Against Hannover, he received the kicker mark of 3.0, then on his subsequent starting debut this season in Paderborn, he received a 2.0 and was nominated in the eleven of the day. “The victory gives us enormous self-confidence. We know what we can do,” says Dähne.
With Dähne against Rostock
Dähne will also be back between the posts for the upcoming home game against Hansa Rostock on Saturday (1pm, LIVE! on kicker), as Gelios has been banned for two games for his jersey tugging. “I’m hoping for a sell-out crowd, home and away fans – it’s going to be a great atmosphere,” said Dähne, eagerly anticipating the match.
Who will stand between the Holstein posts after the international break on 16 October in the away match at FC Ingolstadt, on the other hand, is still completely open. The decision will probably be made by the new head coach. Bremser will now be able to act as head coach for the last time due to the lack of a required licence. Nevertheless, Dähne can already do a lot of self-promotion.