Hansa Rostock: Ascent in winter - test games against Danish opponents!

Hansa Rostock: Ascent in winter - test games against Danish opponents!

For FC Hansa Rostock, exciting weeks are imminent! On January 3., the intensive preparation for the second half of the 2024 season, in which the third division team has only two weeks, will prepare for the first competitive game on January 18 against VfB Stuttgart II. In this short time, the Rostock will play two test games to find their shape and refine the planning of the squad. The first test game will take place on January 11th against Hilleröd Fodbold, a Danish club that is currently playing in the 2nd Danish league and occupies sixth place there. The kick-off is at 12 noon, and depending on the weather, the place is decided in the Volksstadion at home or on a training ground, as the Ostsee newspaper reports.

preparations for a new competition

Only one day after the first test game there is another challenge. On January 12th, Hansa Rostock will meet 1. FC Phönix Lübeck, who plays in the Regionalliga Nord and is currently in ninth place in the table. This encounter is a repetition, since Hansa had already tested against Lübeck in October and lost the game 0-1 at the time. The outcome of the game is eagerly awaited, since FC Hansa would like to demonstrate its strength and prepare for the upcoming competitive games.

FC Hansa Rostock, founded on November 1, 1954, is not only one of the largest sports clubs in Germany with more than 28,000 members, but is also one of the most successful clubs in the former GDR, especially since reunification. The club has had an eventful story and performed four times in the Bundesliga. After a relegation in 2023, FC Hansa returned to the 3rd division and is now fighting for the resignation. With a loyal fan base that is considered the seventh largest in Germany, and an emotional club history can be tensioned before the upcoming test games and the second half of the season. The fans are looking forward to the new beginning this year, as the Wikipedia reports on the history of the club.