Opposition Check: Hannover 96
Seventh place, just one point behind the relegation play-off spot. And yet, Stefan Leitl had to vacate his position as head coach last December. The belief that Hannover 96 could challenge for promotion in this configuration was no longer fully present, according to a press release from Hannover at the time. André Breitenreiter was appointed his successor. However, under the new head coach, they have only managed three wins from twelve second-half matches – meaning they currently sit ninth and are four points behind the relegation play-off spot. Added to this was a bitter 3-1 defeat against Elversberg and the serious fracture of both the tibia and fibula of Jessic Ngankam, Hannover's second-best goalscorer. In our opponent check, we provide you with everything you need to know about Hannover 96.