New Season Kicks Off for MT Melsungen

The 2021-2022 Handball Bundesliga season has begun, and MT Melsungen is set to make their debut against Rhein-Neckar Löwen at the Kassel Rothenbach Hall on the 7 PM. However, the team's performance in the opening game remains uncertain due to the fitness and performance issues of their new signings.

Coach Roberto Garcia Parrondo has brought in some fresh faces, including Hungarian goalkeeper duo Kristof Palasics and Laszlo Bartucz, circle runner Ruben Marchan, and backcourt players Vlad Kulesh and Olle Forsell Schefvert. Forsell Schefvert, in particular, will be facing his former club, Rhein-Neckar Löwen, in this game.

The new signings' performances will be crucial for MT Melsungen, but their readiness for the big game is a concern. The fitness of goalkeeper Erik Balenciaga has been a question during the entire preparation, and the status of key players like Alexandre Cavalcanti and Vlad Kulesh is uncertain.

The injury status of key players may impact MT Melsungen's performance, as Aaron Mensing, Amine Darmoul, and goalkeeper Nebojsa Simic are currently injured. Unfortunately, Simic is out due to a cruciate ligament rupture, while Mensing is recovering from an Achilles tendon rupture and will not be available for the season start. Reynir Thor Stefansson is also unavailable due to health reasons.

Michael Allendorf, the sports director of MT Melsungen, is cautious about the new season. He states that previous season success does not matter in the new season and that they will be missing one or two key players for an extended period. Despite the challenges, Allendorf remains optimistic about the team's potential, especially with the addition of the new signings.

Despite the uncertainties, fans can still secure their seats for the game. Tickets are still available at the box office. The Rothenbach Hall is expected to be a stronghold for MT Melsungen, as they only dropped a point at home in the previous season. Let's wait and see how the new signings perform in their debut game and whether MT Melsungen can secure a victory in their opening match of the season.