Hannover 96 HubHannover 96 starts the preseason on Thursday. Coach Christian Titz has rescheduled the training start due to extremely high temperatures to 9:30 am.
What does this mean for the team?
The players will be briefed in the cabin beforehand to be as well-prepared as possible. Between the training sessions, the coaching staff and staff pay close attention to cooling down the body temperature through shade, drinking, and ice packs.
Who is missing from the preparation?
The national players Benjamin Källman, Virgil Ghita, Mustapha Bundu, and Stefan Thordarson are missing from the start, still on vacation until next week. World Cup player Ime Okon is fighting with South Africa for a place in the knockout round and will return to Hannover during the preparation.
Who are the new faces in the team?
With Jean Hugonet and Yunus Ünal, the fans see two new faces. Further additions are expected in the coming weeks, including a new number 1. After the rejections of Florian Hellstern and Nahuel Noll, Matheo Raab is the top candidate.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League position | 4th in 2. Bundesliga |
| Points | 60 |
| Wins | 16 |
| Draws | 12 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Goals | 60:44 (+16) |
| Last game | 3:3 against 1. FC Nürnberg (2026-05-17) |
What is the current situation?
Hannover 96 is currently in 4th place in the 2. Bundesliga, 10 points behind leader FC Schalke 04. The team is unbeaten in the last 5 games.
