Holstein Kiel Coach Makes Historic Triple Substitution in 0:3 Loss to Werder Bremen

Marcel Rapp replaced three players after 35 minutes, citing dissatisfaction with team performance in a rare Bundesliga move.

Holstein Kiel suffered a 0:3 defeat to Werder Bremen during their Bundesliga match on March 29, 2025.
Coach Marcel Rapp made an unprecedented triple substitution in the first half, swapping out three players after just 35 minutes of play.
The substitutions involved replacing Phil Harres, Lasse Rosenboom, and Marko Ivezic with Shuto Machino, Timo Becker, and Lewis Holtby.
Rapp stated his decision was driven by dissatisfaction with his team's performance, emphasizing the need for immediate tactical adjustments.
Werder Bremen's coach Ole Werner remarked that such strategic decisions are at the discretion of individual coaches and did not question its rarity.