Karlsruher SC prepares for DFB‑Pokalcup against newly led Preußen Münster

Karlsruher SC will meet Preußen Münster in the first round of the DFB‑Pokal on 21 August at the Preußenstadion. New head coach Maximilian Senft, who took charge of the KSC coaching staff, said the team will use the remaining training weeks to study the opponent’s recent changes.

Preußen Münster, recently relegated from the 2. Liga, dismissed former coach Alois Schwartz and appointed Thomas Wörle – the 44‑year‑old who guided SSV Ulm up to the 2. Liga – to implement a more active, attacking style. The clubs have met twice before in the cup, with KSC winning both encounters 3‑0, giving the Badener a 6‑1 aggregate advantage. Notable players mentioned include former KSC academy striker Malik Batmaz, now with Münster, and midfield tactician Yassine Bouchama.