Nine new additions to Kickers Emden: promotion in the regional league in sight!

Nine new additions to Kickers Emden: promotion in the regional league in sight!

The anticipation is noticeable: Kickers Emden starts preparing for the new season with a short training camp in Ankum (Osnabrück district) on Friday. The motivation of the players, as sports director Henning Rießelmann emphasizes, is high, and the conditions on site could hardly be better. "It is important that we as a team grow together quickly," said Rießelmann to the 24 players who are in the training camp, including nine fresh faces.

The goal of the intensive units is clear: the new additions should be integrated as best as possible. However, some players like Peer Mahncke, who is missing after a knee operation, will only come to the team later, while Edeka Oduah returns after his long failure due to a cervical breach. Captain Tido Steffens is on vacation, but will be back in time to get on in the first test game against national league team GW Firrel on 4 p.m.

team structure and forecast

Overall, the squad is promising for the coming season. According to information from the transfer market, the team has an average age of 24.8 years and an overall market value of 935,000 euros. Rießelmann sees a need for action, especially in the storm, especially since the transfer balance sheet according to the departures and new additions is balanced: Seven transfer income and nine editions bring a balance of zero.

An exciting topic remains the ascent to the 3rd league. Although this wish is expressed internally, the association has officially not issued a goal. "We want to develop healthy, without great expectation," emphasizes Rießelmann and refers to the need to use talented players. Coach Stefan Emmerling looks forward to a challenge: "The quality of the team has increased and we have to find the right first eleven."

club development and outlook

The Kickers Emden, who hibernated in the 3rd place in the Regionalliga Nord last season, are optimistic about the future. The coaching team's contracts were extended to promote the continuity and further development of the team. In addition, infrastructure projects such as the cancellation of the back straight and investments are pending in the stadium that should promote the attractiveness of the association.

Rießelmann is particularly important to focus on young talents instead of old ex-professionals. This is also reflected in the squad, where the returnees and newcomers bring mutual competition and motivation. "We want to find the best way, even in the second half of the season," continued Rießelmann.

The coming season promises to be exciting, and the Kickers Emden will do everything possible to delight their fans with good football. The first test against GW Firrel could already show the first signs of the future path of the club.

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