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SC DHfK Leipzig Gears Up for a Fresh Start in Handball Bundesliga
After a disappointing 13th place finish in the previous season, SC DHfK Leipzig is aiming to turn things around in the 2025/2026 Handball Bundesliga season under new leadership and with several new player acquisitions.
The new season was officially launched on Tuesday, and the team has already made some significant changes. SC DHfK Leipzig has signed a new left winger, although the name has not been disclosed yet. The team has also secured the services of goalkeeper Tomas Mrkva from THW Kiel and right back Tomas Piroch from Wisla Plock, aiming to form a solid goalkeeping duo and strengthen their lineup.
The coaching change saw Raul Alonso replace Runar Sigtryggsson, bringing fresh tactical ideas to the team. Alonso has convinced DHfK managing director Karsten Günther with his vision for the club, and he is radiating great anticipation for the new challenge.
The main goals for SC DHfK Leipzig appear to be to end the transition phase caused by several player departures and to build a competitive squad that can achieve a better standing than last season. With a new coach and key player changes, the club prospects hinge on how well these changes integrate and perform in the Bundesliga.
While the exact season objectives have not been explicitly stated, the signs indicate a focus on recovery and climbing the table from last season’s 13th place. The team will have 18 days to prepare for the season start, with the season opener against ThSV Eisenach in the "Aßmann-Hölle".
However, the team is not without challenges. Captain Lukas Binder and new players Ahmed Khairy and Blaer Hinriksson, who is also an Icelandic actor, are facing communication difficulties due to language barriers.
Despite these challenges, DHfK Leipzig CEO Karsten Günther has set big goals for the season, and the upcoming preparation weeks promise to provide plenty of entertainment for fans as SC DHfK Leipzig, SC Magdeburg, and ThSV Eisenach prepare for the new season.
[1] Source: Dirk Hofmeister and Steffen Reichert, "SC DHfK Leipzig setzt auf Neuanfang in der Handball-Bundesliga" (SC DHfK Leipzig sets out on a fresh start in the Handball Bundesliga), Sport1, 2025-08-01.
The new acquisitions at SC DHfK Leipzig include a left winger and goalkeeper Tomas Mrkva from THW Kiel, with hopes of forming a strong goalkeeping duo and enhancing the team's performance.
Despite focusing primarily on handball, the club has also signed Icelandic actor Blaer Hinriksson, introducing an element of football's entertainment into their squad.
