Coach Marcel Rapp led the session at the Kollaustraße in temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius. The squad is not yet complete after relegation and several departures. Eight professionals have already left the club, including key players like Hauke Wahl and Karol Mets. So far, only Australian Sam Klein has been confirmed as a new signing.
Rapp, who succeeded Alexander Blessin, wants to play more offensively than his predecessor. Data analysts from the Global Soccer Network (GSN) describe his approach as “structured, flexible, and role-oriented football.” Key pillars are a back three, active wing-backs, and a strong center. The current squad “fits not badly” with the new coach, GSN judges.
Action is needed in central midfield and central defense. If Eric Smith and Joel Fujita were to leave, several positions would need to be filled. Currently, St. Pauli has no nominal number ten in the squad. Sports director Andreas Bornemann and Rapp face a “Herculean task,” according to GSN. The start of the 2. Bundesliga season is scheduled for August 7 to 9.
Source: www.ndr.de
