1. FC Magdeburg has spotted Samuel Loric back in the Kreuth training camp after a long injury lay‑off – the 26‑year‑old left‑back is fighting for a new contract. Currently the club sits 14th in the 2. Bundesliga with 39 points, 12W‑3D‑19L from 34 games, form LWWLW.

How did the comeback happen?

Loric was virtually invisible after a foot operation and only one minute of play last season. Coach Petrik Sander said it was Loric’s own wish to return and the team gave him the chance. “We’d be crazy to let the opportunity slip by without watching him,” Sander stated. Now Loric trains with the U23 to prove his fitness and hopes to stay in the second‑division squad.

What does the coach say?

Sander emphasized that Loric’s physical complaints are completely gone. “I’m glad he can show himself again, as I’ve hardly seen Sam in a healthy state on the pitch,” he explained. The coach wants to see if Loric can bring back the quality he once had and whether he can outshine the competition in the squad.

How does Loric fit into the current roster?

In his two years at the club Loric made only 15 appearances, just one minute last season. Despite the surgery he has shown strong form in training. Sander also praised other newcomers: Torben and Tony operate calmly in midfield, Selmo defends the final third neatly, and Kevin shows great desire but still needs to work on intensity. Loric now has to match this new quality.

What does this mean for the season?

Magdeburg has scored 52 goals and conceded 58, a six‑goal deficit. The latest result was a 0‑1 loss to 1. FC Kaiserslautern on 17 May 2026. If Loric secures a contract, he could stabilise the defence and help the team in the remaining fixtures. The gap to the leaders is 31 points behind FC Schalke 04 – a long way, but every improvement matters.

What’s next?

Loric will continue to be monitored in the coming training sessions. Sander stresses that a decision will only be made after sufficient observation. For fans this means an exciting season finish where every point is vital to avoid relegation. The upcoming matches will reveal whether Loric justifies the coach’s trust.