Overview
- André Breitenreiter replaced Daniel Brinkmann in mid-September and won his league debut but the team has since taken only four points from five matches.
- Hansa sit 11th with 16 points after a run of three defeats and one draw following that initial win.
- Board chairman Ronald Maul said the club has put promotion hopes 'vorerst auf Eis' and will concentrate on the next home match against SG Sonnenhof Großaspach.
- The club and Breitenreiter say the squad mood and quality remain positive, while former player Mario Basler publicly questioned the decision to hire Breitenreiter.
- Goalkeeper Luca Unbehaun remains out with back problems so Philipp Klewin is expected to start, and the short slump has increased pressure on results and the club’s plans before the winter break.