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In late July 2026, German club Karlsruher SC moved forward under newly appointed Following his late‑July appointment, head coach Maximilian Senft. On 25 July, Sen Senft discussed the team’s preparation for first addressed the first‑round DFB‑Pokal tie against recently promoted Preußen Münster, emphasizing study of the opponent’s recent tactical changes. Two days later, on 27 July, Senft announced the creation of Münster and then established a provisional player‑leadership group to guide the squad through the pre‑season. The group would retain council anchored by captain Marvin Wanitzek, include Wanitzek and vice‑captains Marcel Franke and Sebastian Jung, and possibly add goalkeeper Hans Christian Bernat. Final decisions Jung. By the end of July, Senft turned his attention to the squad’s defensive shape ahead of the league clash with Arminia Bielefeld on 8 August. He kept the council’s composition were starting eleven undecided, emphasizing competition for places. A flexible four‑man back line—capable of expanding to be made before a six‑man block—was introduced, featuring Jung, Franke, Christoph Kobald and Deniz Ofli, with Rafael Pinto Pedrosa and Shio Fukuda covering the next match flanks. Youth midfielder Danyal Hakan Zor, who impressed in Bielefeld. Together, a friendly against Inter Milan, earned promotion to the snapshots senior roster and signed a contract through 2028. These developments show Senft consolidating the club’s immediate focus on stabilising its internal hierarchy team’s hierarchy, refining tactics and preparing integrating academy talent as Karlsruher SC prepares for competitive fixtures following the recent coaching change. upcoming season.