Hannover 96 loses 0-3 in Sandro Wagner's coaching debut

Sandro Wagner experienced a difficult debut as the new head coach of Hannover 96, leading the team to a 0-3 defeat against 1. FC Magdeburg in the 2. Bundesliga.

The match began poorly for Hannover when a defensive error in the third minute resulted in an own goal by Franz Roggow, after a pass from goalkeeper Leo Weinkauf was deflected by Magdeburg’s Moritz-Broni Kwarteng. Emmanuel Iyoha extended Magdeburg's lead in the 30th minute, and Mateusz Zukowski secured the victory with a third goal in the 86th minute.

Following the match, Wagner emphasized a desire to build a culture where players feel empowered to take risks, stating, “I want us to make mistakes. We must have a culture where one dares to do something.” The loss drops Hannover 96 to twelfth place in the standings, while Magdeburg moves up to fourth.