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Misses major playing time Kanga missed the finale of the 2022/23 season on the sideline due to a variety of injuries.

Impact Kanga ended the season on the sideline, missing the final four matches. The forward took a major step forward in playing time, making 23 appearance (15 starts) and scoring twice. The forward wasn't consistently effective and struggled to find major playing time as he failed to find consistent runs in the starting XI.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Kanga (strain) returned to individual training with Hertha Berlin on Monday.

Impact Kanga has missed three of his side's last four matches with a muscular injury, but he was able to train in a limited capacity on Monday. He's scored two goals from 23 Bundesliga appearances (15 starts) this season when fit, though he's only started two games since January.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

In squad as expected Kanga is fit and in the match day squad to face Mainz on Saturday.

Impact Kanga is good to go after training all week in his return from a toe injury. The attacker starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be option for Saturday Kanga (toe) is expected to feature in the squad for Saturday's clash against FSV Mainz 05. "Willy Kanga has now trained all week. He will definitely be in the squad. We'll see if i...

Impact Kanga had sat out for the last five matches, but is healthy and will return to the squad for the weekend. He will likely feature back in the starting XI, unless there is any setback in his injury. Prior to his injury, the forward had produced two goals on 10 shots (four on target) in the last eight games.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edging closer to return Kanga (toe) was seen back in team training with the club ahead of Saturday's clash against FSV Mainz 05.

Impact Kanga has been out since Feb 4 with a toe injury and is getting closer to a return to the squad after participating in team training Tuesday. He will likely start off the bench at minimum in his return, but will probably go back to the starting XI once he regains full form amid Florian Niederlechner's struggles of late.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be ready against Leverkusen Kanga (toe) will not be available for selection for Saturday's match against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Kanga has not seen the pitch for over a month with a toe problem. With Florian Niederlechner struggling to score goals since his arrival from Augsburg, the forward will likely return to the lineup once healthy. He would need at minimum a full week of training before returning to the squad.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with ball Kanga (toe) has been working on the grass individually Wednesday ahead of Sunday's trip to Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Kanga is still dealing with a toe problem that has forced him to miss the last four matches. He began some light individual work, but has yet to train fully with the team. This leaves him in doubt for Sunday's clash, with Florian Niederlechner likely to get the start again.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Augsburg Kanga (toe) will not be available for Saturday's clash against FC Augsburg, Hertha announced Thursday.

Impact Kanga returned to training this week after recovering from a toe injury he suffered in early February, but he's not quite fit enough to be available for the Augsburg match this weekend.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in training Kanga (toe) is back in training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Kanga has missed the last three matches with a toe problem, but looks like he is back in training and could be an option Saturday. Florian Niederlechner has been receiving starts in his absence and many again be in the starting XI if Kanga isn't ready to return.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Dortmund Kanga (toe) will not be in the squad for Sunday's clash versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Kanga will miss his third straight match while continuing to deal with a toe injury. He has struggled to produce for the team this campaign, only logging in two goals in 17 appearances thus far. Florian Niederlechner will continue to start up top, who was brought over from FC Augsburg to compete for a starting rule with Kanga.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doing individual work in training Kanga (toe) was back in individual training with Hertha Berlin on Wednesday.

Impact Kanga has missed Hertha's last two games with a toe injury, but he returned to the training pitch Wednesday and will aim to be fit and available for Sunday's clash against Borussia Dortmund.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Kanga (toe) is out for Sunday's clash with Gladbach, Hertha announced.

Impact Kanga was ruled out for Sunday's match due to his toe injury. The forward will hope to make a full return before a Sunday trip to Dortmund, though foot and toe issues always tend to become more long-term.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with toe injury Kanga is not in the match day squad to face Frankfurt on Saturday due to a toe injury.

Impact Kanga misses out on Saturday's match after coming up with the injury in the buildup. The attacker has made 17 appearances while scoring twice for Hertha.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hertha Berlin again back in the Bundesliga relegation zone

Hertha Berlin is back in the Bundesliga’s relegation playoff spot

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Makes squad to face Bayern Kanga is fit and in the match day squad to face FC Bayern on Saturday.

Impact Kanga was a doubt in the buildup to the match after coming down with an illness, but has been deemed fit enough to take up a role on the bench. Kanga has started nine times in the league for Hertha, scoring just once.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Saturday Kanga (illness) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Bayern Munich, according to manager Sandro Schwarz.

Impact Kanga is a heavy doubt Sunday due to illness that has kept him out of training throughout the week. The forward would see more starting time if fit, due to the absence of Stevan Jovetic. If Kanga can't play it would likely fall to Chidera Ejuke or David Selke to lead the line.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets late game winner Kanga scored a goal while taking five shots (three on goal) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Schalke.

Impact Kanga found the back of the net in the 88th minute scoring a late game winner for Hertha. The goal was the first of the season for the attacker as he's been handed plenty of playing time, but doesn't have much to show for it.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Kanga is fit and in the match day squad to face Leipzig on Saturday.

Impact Kanga returns after being a doubt in the buildup due to injury. The forward gives way to Stevan Jovetic in the starting XI, but is available off the bench if needed.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Working on fitness Kanga was trained on his own Wednesday and will be a late call for Saturday's match against RB Leipzig, according to manager Sandro Schwarz.

Impact Kanga was left on the bench during Sunday's draw with Freiburg and now appears to be dealing with some sort of injury. Before then, he had started in all seven of his appearances and Stevan Jovetic could make another start if Kanga isn't fully fit.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Hertha Berlin again back in the Bundesliga relegation zone