Magdeburg (AP) – Former handball world champion Pascal Hens firmly believes in the first German championship title for SC Magdeburg in 21 years this Bundesliga season.
“Honestly, I can’t imagine how Magdeburg should give it up. They have a very broad squad with many options and a lot of self-confidence. They won’t let that take them away,” said Hens of the German press Agency before the top game between SCM and defending champion THW Kiel this Saturday (6 p.m. / ARD and Sky).
With 44:2 points, Magdeburg leads the league ahead of Kiel (38:10) and Füchsen Berlin (35:9). For Hens, who was world champion in 2007 with the DHB selection and today works, among other things, as an expert for the pay TV broadcaster Sky, this constellation comes as a bit of a surprise. “I didn’t expect them to march so confidently,” he said.
In the top game, the former backcourt player, who celebrates his 42nd birthday on Saturday, doesn’t necessarily see Magdeburg as the favorite. “Kel haven’t been as consistent this season as you’ve come to expect from them. But they’re able to beat any opponent in every game. If they’re in form and perform well, it’s absolutely world class.” , said Hens about the record champion.