Hanover 96 will play a match this Saturday against Werder Bremen after ten games without a victory concoction that puts him in the promotion zone. But despite the difficulty of an opponent the caliber of team the north German coast, Hannover wants to change the situation: the new coach Mirko Slomka has been given a new look team which, although not finish off, if experiencing a shift in the way they play. Also the new additions, like the Brazilian Elson and of course the Ivorian Arouna Kone give a facelift to the team, still trying to overcome the tragic death of goalkeeper Enke.

The opponent has to win at Hertha Berlin after five consecutive losses and the tie cupbearer go against Hoffenheim last league rival Hanover. The team not only have to overcome the opponent but the lesions themselves as important players for the team and Cherundolo, Haggui, Forssell, Hanno Balitsch, Arnold Bruggink or fellow Ivorian Didier Ya Konan.


Arouna is expected to start playing due to its good performance in the game against Hoffenheim, where he did both and was elected the best of his team for the fans. Koné is in very good shape, is happy to have more minutes to play and eager to play the first game at home and able to offer the first victory of the year to Hanover.