Hannover 96 head coach Sandro Wagner is under scrutiny following the club's elimination from the DFB-Pokal. Despite the cup exit, Wagner insisted the team remains on the right developmental path.
The defeat came on October 28, 2026, ending Hannover's run in Germany's premier domestic cup competition. Wagner, a former Germany international striker, took charge of the second-division side with expectations of pushing for promotion.
"We are on the right track!" Wagner said after the match, defending his project amid growing criticism from sections of the fanbase. The 38-year-old coach has overseen mixed results in the 2. Bundesliga this season.
Hannover will now focus entirely on league competition as they attempt to climb the table. The club's management has not publicly commented on Wagner's position following the cup disappointment.
