Hertha BSC: Bad luck with injuries before an important duel against Schalke 04!
Hertha BSC starts preparing for the away game at Schalke 04 without six players after the defeat against Elversberg.
Hertha BSC: Bad luck with injuries before an important duel against Schalke 04!
In Berlin, Hertha BSC is now starting to prepare for an important away game in Gelsenkirchen, but with a weakened team. The second division soccer team's hospital gives little reason for hope, as six players are missing from training. This is particularly worrying as Hertha suffered a home defeat against Elversberg just two days ago, which was a very decisive 1:4.
Coach Cristina Fiél's team is particularly affected, as it has to do without the injured players John Anthony Brooks, Jeremy Dudziak, Linus Gechter, Fabian Reese and Marten Winkler. Deyovaisio Zeefuik, who had to leave the field at halftime of the game on Sunday due to stomach problems, is also out. This situation puts further pressure on the already struggling Hertha.
Hopes of return
Although the list of injuries is long, there are bright spots in the team. Andreas Bouchalakis and Michal Karbownik showed progress and completed individual training sessions. This gives hope that they will be able to get back into team training soon. The return of key players could be very important for the team, especially given their current lack of form.
The duel against FC Schalke 04 is on Saturday evening, an opponent who has apparently found their form back after a change of coach a week ago with a 2-1 win against Preußen Münster. Kick-off is at 8:30 p.m. and Hertha will be required to motivate and organize their struggling squad as best as possible.
The injury situation at Hertha is not only a sporting problem, but also a psychological problem for the team. With a high number of injured players, it will be particularly challenging for the remaining professionals to perform optimally. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether the team can hold its own against the odds.
The current situation requires quick action from coach Cristina Fiél and his team. With such a weakened team, the game against Schalke 04 will be a key test for Hertha BSC's morale and tactical flexibility. The upcoming training sessions are essential to optimally prepare the remaining players and develop a strategy that capitalizes on the team's strengths.
For detailed information about the injuries and the prospects regarding the players, it is recommended to consult the reporting from www.merkur.de to track where current developments are closely documented.