Hannover 96 starts preseason with lactate tests. Christian Titz's players had to complete 14 rounds of 400 meters.

What happened?

The players had to run the rounds in different, increasingly fast speeds. New signings Jean Hugonet and Yunus Ünal participated for the first time.

Who was missing?

Injured or ill players Husseyn Chakroun, Benedikt Pichler, Waniss Taibi, William Kokolo, and Daisuke Yokota were absent. Jonas Sterner, Jannik Rochelt, and Leon-Oumar Wechsel also did not participate in the tests.

What's next?

Further performance tests and medical examinations will take place on Wednesday, before the team's first joint training session on Thursday. Hannover 96 currently ranks 4th in the 2. Bundesliga with 53 points from 29 games, having a record of 15 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses. The last game ended on May 17, 2026, with a 3-3 draw against 1. FC Nürnberg.