Hertha coach Fiél praises Heidenheim's Schmidt: A folk hero in football!

Hertha coach Fiél praises Heidenheim's Schmidt: A folk hero in football!

Hertha coach Cristian Fiél unleashed praise for Frank Schmidt, the coach of FC Heidenheim, before the highly expected DFB Cup duel. "There are not many words exciting for that. Really very impressive," enthuses Fiél, who emphasizes the tireless efforts and the meticulous way of working of his counterpart. This lets fans and players look at the upcoming duel on Wednesday (6 p.m./Sky).

Frank Schmidt, at the head of the association since 2007, has long been considered an adult hero in Heidenheim. In incredible 16 years, the 50-year-old led the club from the 5th division to the Bundesliga. "He will say: 'I didn't do that alone'. Yes, he didn't, but he pulled the whole thing up," continued Fiél. These services speak for themselves and show how important Schmidt has become for the club.

historical duels in the DFB Cup

The two teams already met twice in the DFB Cup, and the Berliners left the place twice. In 1979 there was an impressive 4-0 victory, while Hertha asserted himself with a narrow 3: 2. Will the success story against Heidenheim continue to be updated in the coming game? All looks are directed at the upcoming duel, and the fans are burning to see whether Schmidt and his team can exist!