Hessen derby: MT Melsungen is fighting for reparation in Wetzlar!

Hessen derby: MT Melsungen is fighting for reparation in Wetzlar!

On Saturday, December 7, 2024, the MT Melsungen will meet HSG Wetzlar in the eagerly awaited Hesse derby. According to Handball world is kicked off at 7:00 p.m. and takes place in an intensive atmosphere. Michael Allendorf, sports director of the MT, was optimistic about the encounter: "We have to take the momentum from our last outstanding victory against Flensburg."

The past season was disappointing for the Melsungers against Wetzlar because they lost both games. The first and only home defeat of the season that Wetzlar Melsungen taught was particularly painful. Allendorf emphasizes that such derbies are always special games and expects the team to do everything possible to make up the painful past. "Clearly, we have something to make up for," he said, and at the same time warned: "You must not allow yourself a sag in this league," as ZEIT ONLINE .

challenges for Wetzlar

The HSG Wetzlar, on the other hand, has to struggle with difficulties. You have to do without your key player Nemanja Zelenovic for a serious knee injury that will put him out of action for at least ten months. Despite this challenge, both teams know that one derby has other laws. Wetzlar will try everything to shock the favorite, even if their previous achievements against top teams were disappointing.

The signs are more promising for Melsungen this season, who have only lost three times in 21 games. Coach Roberto Garrondo and his team are aware of the importance of this game and see it as an opportunity to show their dominance in the league. "We have to play like last," said Allendorf, hoping that the team will not spoil the anniversary celebration for Wetzlar.