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Europe and the Olympics: Which Competitor Emerges Victorious?

Second-placed Füchse Berlin face Hannover-Burgdorf at 7 p.m. in the Liqui Moly Handball Bundesliga. This match is crucial for European competition and for the two playmakers, Marian Michalczik (27) and Nils Lichtlein (21), who are competing for the Olympic ticket following Juri Knorr (24) of...

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May 18, 2024

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Mathias Gidsel in the first leg against Hanover, the Berliners narrowly won 34:33

Lichtlein and Michalczik are being spotlighted. - Europe and the Olympics: Which Competitor Emerges Victorious?

Hanover, led by coach Christian Prokop (45), aspires to secure their sixth spot in the table by clinching a victory, which could potentially see them qualify for the European League once more at season's end. The team, however, aspires to achieve even greater heights in European competitions.

Coach Jaron Siewert (30) notes, "We won't hold back on our efforts, as the Champions League qualification is in our grasp. We understand that it's within our reach, and we aim to win every game. Hanover has a strong team, so it won't be easy. However, we're entering the match with a determined mindset to win."

The Foxes Present a Tough Challenge for Prokop

Prokop acknowledges, "The Foxes' starting lineup is currently the best in handball, as evidenced by the statistics. They boast three top-ten scorers in Gidsel, Andersson, and Lindberg, and Milosavljev, who has the most saves in the league, between the posts. This team plays intelligently and swiftly, presenting a serious challenge for us."

With Olympic tickets on the line, who will establish themselves as the national team's star player? Will it be Hanover's Michalczik or Berlin's Lichtlein? Both players are vying for a spot on the national team. Sadly, Lichtlein missed the most recent training session, while Michalczik's injury-stricken foot prevented him from participating at the European Championship.

Lichtlein's main strength lies in his goal scoring ability. He has netted 65 goals in 30 matches and boasts a 65% accuracy, with 54 assists to his name. Michalczik has scored 41 goals in 31 matches (55% accuracy), but is remarkable in terms of his passing prowess and already holds an astounding 132 assists. Michalczik is also a formidable defender.

Juri Knorr (24) serves as the national team's playmaker. The position behind Knorr is currently being contested by Michalczik and Lichtlein...