From June 25, FC St. Pauli production start: new coach Marcel Rapp, 2. Insistence to accept the reality of the league

FC St. for the German 2. Bundesliga season. Pauli team's preparation starts on June 25 at Millerntor stadium. This marks the beginning of a new chapter at the club led by Marcel Rapp. Rapp, who has experience leading a relegated team with Holstein Kiel last season, points out that this time it will be necessary to accept the demands of the 2. League honestly from the start.

As Rapp's main lesson, he emphasizes the fact that you can't compete with the mindset of being in the top 2. "We should accept and respect the league" was his motto. While with Holstein Kiel, he recalls that results suffered as a large-scale squad change and many young players struggled to adapt to the 2. League's speed, physical structure.

St. A similar transition period is expected at Pauli. Proportionate players Nikola Vasilj, Karol Mets, James Sands, Danel Sinani, Andreas Hountondji are already confirmed to leave. In addition, Hauke ​​Wahl (Wolfsburg), Eric Smith and Joel Chima Fujita are also seeking a transfer, according to club sources. "We'll talk about how the organization should be, what the players think and find good solutions, and I'll talk to them in person," Rapp said.

The new coach's different approach is expected to refresh the team. Also, the club is of the position that a change in playing style is necessary in the 2. league compared to the Bundesliga. According to sports director Andreas Bornemann, St. Pauli will be required to wear the shirt of preference in several matches; Many opponents may cede control of the ball, requiring solutions.

Overall, Rapp's previous experience of leading a relegated team in the 2. League helped St. Pauli is optimistic that this transition phase will be a positive outcome at the club.