Salzburg’s Benedikt Pichler gave a critical summary of his first season abroad with Holstein Kiel in Germany’s second division. In the end, seven goals weren’t enough for him – but one thing particularly moved him. As a balance to football, he discovered his love for fishing in the Baltic Sea.
A bruised heel and bruise prevented him from playing in the last two games of the season in the 2nd German Bundesliga at Holstein Kiel. Despite this, Benedikt Pichler was able to start the ten-hour drive home from Germany’s northernmost city to Salzburg with some degree of satisfaction. “We can be satisfied with ninth place, even if it was a wild season.” Season record: 26 appearances, seven goals and five assists In September he came from Austria Vienna. The striker had 26 appearances, seven goals, five assists. “It annoyed me that I didn’t score more goals. It wasn’t the result I wanted,” summed up the man from Salzburg quite critically. Two wins against Bremen and a goal at HSV as highlights Change of coach, staff worries: “We never found the right style,” said the 24-year-old. But he also experienced good times. For example, the two wins in the derbies against Bundesliga promoted Bremen. “Or my goal in the draw in front of over 40,000 fans at Hamburger SV. The fans in the 2nd division are amazing.” The Kiel stadium only holds 15,000 fans, but was often sold out. “In the city, whether at the post office or in the restaurant, everyone knows you.” Home to Salzburg with Ostefische in his luggageAway from the lawn, he rediscovered his love of fishing. “A calm balance.” On the Baltic Sea he had plaice, garfish and cod on the line. “I brought a selection with me to Salzburg for my family,” said Benni, who is now enjoying his home leave until June 9th.
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