Football Season Guide

After back-to-back difficult seasons of barely surviving in the division Darmstadt are preparing for much more successful campaign this time around. The appointment of Grammozis in charge in the spring brought positive change to the displays and the Lilies are hoping that the development of this trend will continue. Apart from their long-serving goalkeeper none of the other players that left the club in the summer are very important. The 2 other regulars were not used much by Grammozis since he was appointed. With Schuhen signed to become the new main goalkeeper and several other interesting signings Darmstadt look very solid squad indeed. The depth is good and there are cover options for pretty much every position on the pitch. Kempe and Heller will continue playing important roles in attack where they are expected to provide the giant Dursun with quality crosses. Big things are also expected from striker Platte this season after 18 months of injury-troubles are hopefully behind him. Schnellhardt and Palsson are likely to be the back bone of the midfield, with both of them also expected to be helping the defence when this is needed. Left-back Holland remains the team’s captain while, on the other side of the back 4, which Grammozis uses almost exclusively, Herrmann now has very decent back up option in Egbo. It seems that the new season will see much more focus on the flanks when going forward, with the gaffer making sure to have options down the wings with the signings of 4 new players.