HERTHA BERLIN NEWS

Chidera Ejuke - Active in training Ejuke (knee) was active running on grass in training, Hertha announced Tuesday.

Impact Ejuke made a long-awaited return to the training ground Tuesday. It's uncertain what he was able to accomplish at the training session, but the forward was able to run on the pitch and could be nearing a return. Ejuke made 15 appearances (nine starts) before going down with the knee injury.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Richter - Available for selection Richter is available for selection after serving a one-match ban during a one-all draw with Freiburg.

Impact Richter was suspended due to yellow card accumulation and is now eligible to return once more. The midfielder has been a guaranteed starter when fully fit and should have the chance to return to the starting XI immediately for Saturday's match against Leipzig.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Plattenhardt - Whips in five crosses Plattenhardt crossed five times inaccurately during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Freiburg.

Impact Plattenhardt was held off the scoresheet despite leading Hertha with five crosses in the match. The wide man leads his club with 132 crosses and 27 chances created in his 23 appearances.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Christensen - Seven saves in draw Christensen allowed a goal while making seven saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Freiburg.

Impact Christensen allowed the opening goal of the match in the 52nd minute but held Freiburg from there as Hertha came from behind for a point. The keeper has now allowed 49 goals in 26 league starts while his seven saves upped his season total to 67.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodi Lukebakio - Fires three shots Lukebakio took three shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Freiburg.

Impact Lukebakio was held off the scoresheet as Hertha found just one goal on Saturday. The forward's three shots were the team-high in the match as he leads his club with 54 shots and 10 goals in his 25 appearances.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jessic Ngankam - Rescues point as substitute Ngankam scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Freiburg.

Impact Ngankam entered the match in the 67th minute and scored the game tying goal in the 77th to earn a point for Hertha. The goal was the third in 11 appearances for the forward.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marton Dardai - Starting against Freiburg Dardai is fit and in the starting XI to face Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Dardai returns from a muscle injury which kept him out of Hertha's previous match before the international break. The defender has yet to keep his club keep a clean sheet in his ten appearances.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Kempf - Deemed fit for Saturday Kempf (hip) is fit for Saturday's match against Freiburg after passing a late fitness test.

Impact Kempf was a doubt in the buildup to the match, but has been deemed fully fit with nothing stopping him from potentially taking a role in the starting XI.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Kempf - Facing late test Kempf (hip) is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Freiburg, Hertha announced Thursday.

Impact Kempf is uncertain for a Saturday trip to Freiburg as he deals with a hip injury. He was able to start training early in the week, but was forced to stop due to pain. Kempf will test his hip during the warm ups for Saturday's clash. If he's unable to go Agustin Rogel would take the spot in the first team.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stevan Jovetic - Struggling with calf injury Jovetic (calf) is out for Saturday's trip to Freiburg, Hertha announced Thursday.

Impact Jovetic won't be able to return for Saturday's trip as he deals with the calf injury he picked up over the international break. The forward's uncertain for an April 8 clash with Leipzig. Jessic Ngankam and Wilfried Kanga figure to start with Jovetic on the sideline.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Paul Boetius - Out Saturday Boetius (shoulder) is out for Saturday's trip to Freiburg, Hertha announced.

Impact Boetius won't be back for Saturday's clash with Freiburg as he deals with a shoulder injury in training. The timeline for Boetius' return is unclear, though the shoulder surgery was immediately deemed to be serious. Boetius had fallen out of the starting XI even before picking up the injury.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodi Lukebakio - Takes five corners in defeat Lukebakio took five corners and had one shot on target in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Hoffenheim.

Impact Despite being his team's top scorer this season with 10 goals, Lukebakio again found himself on the bench and was introduced at half time with his team trailing 2-0. He was unable to make an impact and only completed seven passes.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Richter - Picks up suspension Richter picked up his fifth booking in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Hoffenheim and has received a one-match suspension.

Impact Richter, who has started the previous 15 games, will miss next Saturday's match against Freiburg. He could be replaced by Kevin-Prince Boateng.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stevan Jovetic - Scores consolation goal Jovetic scored his first goal since returning from injury in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Hoffenheim.

Impact Jovetic was making his fourth substitute appearance since returning from a muscular injury that kept him out for almost four months. With Hertha struggling for goals this season, they will hope that Jovetic can stay fit and find form to help them in their battle to avoid relegation.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Christensen - Concedes three in loss Christensen made four saves and conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Hoffenheim.

Impact Christensen was beaten twice from the penalty spot and could do nothing to stop Ihlas Bebou's clever finish in a damaging defeat that leaves Hertha in the relegation zone. The defeat would have been heavier were it not for a series of good saves by Christensen, who has only managed three clean sheets this season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund beats Cologne 6-1, Leipzig loses again

Borussia Dortmund breathed new life into its Bundesliga title challenge with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Cologne featuring two goals each for Sébastien Haller and Marco Reus

MARCH 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Marc Kempf - Out with hip injury Kempf is not in the match day squad to face Hoffenheim on Saturday due to a hip injury.

Impact Kempf misses out on the match after succumbing to a hip injury in the buildup. Agustin Rogel takes his place in the Hertha back three with Marton Dardai also missing through injury.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marton Dardai - Out with muscle injury Dardai is not in the match day squad to face Hoffenheim on Saturday due to a muscle strain.

Impact Dardai misses out on the match after succumbing to the injury in the buildup. Marvin Plattenhardt moves into the back three for Hertha with Maximilian Mittelstadt entering the XI at left wing-back.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Pekarik - On bench against Hoffenheim Pekarik is fit and in the match day squad to face Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Impact Pekarik returns from a hip injury to be a part of the squad for the first time since January. Pekarik has played just 87 minutes as a clear backup this season.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin-Prince Boateng - Available from bench Boateng is fit and in the match day squad to face Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Impact Boateng recovers from an illness which forced him to miss training earlier in the week. The midfielder starts from the bench having played just 137 minutes in ten league appearances.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin-Prince Boateng - Missing training with illness Boateng did not participate in team training Tuesday after suffering an illness.

Impact Boateng has been an unused sub for most of the season, making just one start in 10 appearances. His absence wont have any affect on his fantasy figures with just five crosses (one accurate) recorded all year.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hertha hoping American investors bring change in fortune

Hertha Berlin is hoping to shake off the “Big City Club” label associated with the turbulent last seasons and make another fresh start under new financial backers from Miami

MARCH 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Wilfried Kanga - Plays minute Kanga played one minute in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Mainz.

Impact Kanga logged his first appearance since Jan. 28. It is unclear if he can play a lot more now, so that will be known next Saturday at 1899 Hoffenheim. Even if Kanga is fully healthy, Hertha BSC Berlin may prefer using other forwards. Dodi Lukebakio is Berlin's top scorer across the 2022-23 season, Florian Niederlechner recently transferred from FC Augbsurg and Jessic Ngankam multiple two goals during Kanga's absence.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonjoe Kenny - Substitute again Saturday Kenny played 18 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Mainz.

Impact After being Hertha BSC Berlin's starting right-back Feb. 4 at Eintracht Frankfurt, the Berlin team played five games from Feb. 12 to March 11. Kenny sat out twice and was a substitute thrice. He played 43 minutes across the substitute appearances. Until further notice, Kenny is expected to continue not being part of Berlin's starting XI.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marton Dardai - Plays again Saturday Dardai recorded seven clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Mainz.

Impact Dardai did not play at Bayer Leverkusen last Sunday. However, he was part of Hertha BSC Berlin's starting XI on Saturday. Currently, Dardai and Agustin Rogel are alternating starts.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE