Handball season starts: Gislason sees Magdeburg as favorites!

Handball season starts: Gislason sees Magdeburg as favorites!

The new handball season is in full swing and brings with it some surprises and challenges. Next Wednesday at 7 p.m. TSV Hannover-Burgdorf will face VfL Gummersbach in the first game of the Daikin Handball Bundesliga. This season opener looks forward to an exciting competition, as national coach Alfred Gislason does not see a clear favorite. He describes a close five-fight for the championship, which is characterized by several teams. “It will be a tough competition,” emphasizes Gislason and expects the tension to last until the end. In an interview with World He says that the question for him is always: “How many years will this last?”

Last season, Füchse Berlin celebrated the championship title, especially thanks to the extraordinary performances of Mathias Gidsel. The Danish international is again highlighted as the “outstanding player in the league” this year. Gislason predicts that the SC Magdeburg team, if they are spared from injuries, will have the best chance of winning the championship again. “The breadth of the squad gives Magdeburg an advantage for the entire season,” they say.

Injuries and new rules

But it's not just the championship that's on the line, the injury problem also runs through the league. In the context of Sports lesson Some key players and teams have been reported to be severely affected. Simon Pytlick from SG Flensburg-Handewitt had to withdraw for a long time due to a forearm injury, while Domagoj Duvnjak from THW Kiel will hopefully be able to return in two weeks after a calf injury. Other teams are also struggling with injury-related absences.

The new challenge comes from new regulations in the league, including the adjustment of the step rule and the introduction of the zero step. Gislason comments in another interview Sports picture his concerns that these changes could negatively impact the game. Even though he praises the development of the league and its international successes, he remains realistic and warns of potential problems with the rules on the field.

Coach changes and club strategies

HC Erlangen, for example, is in the news due to coaching changes and sporting misery. Martin Schwalb had to leave after his record of just two wins in 15 games was disappointing. Johannes Sellin returns as head coach, but the team is currently fighting relegation.

We will see whether the teams are up to the challenges of the new season. TSV Hannover-Burgdorf's debut appearance against Gummersbach will undoubtedly be the first sign of how the league will develop this season. This means handball remains exciting in northern Germany - and fans can look forward to many exciting games.