Overview

• Machulla seized the reins in July and has cast the current squad as a midtable side outside the Bundesliga’s top four teams.
• He acknowledged that the team can beat top rivals in individual matches but lacks consistency to compete for the title over a full season.
• The coach revealed that seven of eight new signings are making their Bundesliga debuts and will need time to learn his emphasis on speed and breadth.
• He has set a goal of finalizing a primary lineup by the first league matchday and ruled out early rotation experiments.
• Machulla called for a multi-season rebuilding plan to restore Rhein-Neckar Löwen to its former championship standards after two disappointing campaigns.