1. FC Kaiserslautern has strengthened its defense with Kelven Frees from TSG Hoffenheim. The 21-year-old central defender is expected to undergo a medical check in Kaiserslautern on Monday and then sign a loan contract for the new season.

What does this mean for Kaiserslautern?

With this transfer, the FCK wants to strengthen its defense, which showed some weaknesses in the previous season. Currently, Kaiserslautern is in 6th place in the 2. Bundesliga, 18 points behind leaders FC Schalke 04.

What is the current situation?

The first week of training and two easy test match wins are behind 1. FC Kaiserslautern. In addition to some talents, the new signings Yannick Onohiol, Thierry Tazemeta, and Ibrahim Kanaté were also able to show themselves for the first time.

What's next?

The FCK wants to bring in further reinforcements to strengthen the defense. Matej Maglica from SV Darmstadt 98 is reportedly on the wish list.

With Maxwell Gyamfi, Jacob Rasmussen, Ivan Knezevic, and Kelven Frees, the central defense of the Red Devils would then be well-staffed. The FCK has scored 52 goals and conceded 47 in the previous season, resulting in a positive balance of +5 goals. The FCK has achieved 16 wins, 4 draws, and 14 losses in the last 34 games, which corresponds to a current form of WWLLL. The management around CEO Thomas Hengen and sports director Marcel Klos are keeping their eyes and ears open to bring in further reinforcements.