HERTHA BERLIN NEWS

Jessic Ngankam - Ruled out yet again Ngankam (knee/hamstring) remains out long-term with no timeline for his return.

Impact Ngankam has had awful luck with Hertha. The striker picked up a serious knee injury and missed the entire of pre-season and is now dealing with a hamstring injury that is considered serious. Ngankam looks unlikely to return before the World Cup break.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Uremovic - Remains out Uremovic (ankle) will be out for Sunday's clash with Schalke, Hertha announced.

Impact Uremovic remains out long-term with an ankle injury that has cost him over a month. Before picking up the injury it appeared Uremovic would be a consistent part of the starting XI, having started every match while available. Uremovic has no definite timeline for return, though it seems Hertha hope to get him back before the World Cup break.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin-Prince Boateng - Out Sunday Boateng will miss Sunday's match against Schalke due to an undisclosed reason.

Impact Boateng has come off the bench in four straight appearances so his absence shouldn't change much about the game plan. Stevan Jovetic is set to continue as the starting striker after scoring in Saturday's loss to RB Leipzig.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Paul Boetius - Returns to full team training Boetius (tumor) made a full return to team training Tuesday, Hertha announced.

Impact Boetius not only made his way back to training but is back with the team and is available for a Sunday clash with Schalke. While he wouldn't be likely to break into the starting XI either way seeing Boetius back on the pitch would be a feel-good story and a major boost for Hertha.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Christensen - Single save in loss Christensen made one save and two clearances in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against RB Leipzig.

Impact Christensen was left hung out to dry as his defense gave up a plethora of high-danger chances. Ultimately he only saved one of the four shots on his net, and was left with yet another disappointing showing. The goalkeeper has plenty of potential and was given the reigns to the starting job, but a combination of poor play by himself and his defense have led to a tough start for Christensen. With just a single clean sheet and defensive woes that don't seem to be going anywhere, Christensen remains a limited option for the 2022/23 campaign.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonjoe Kenny - Four crosses in loss Kenny had four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against RB Leipzig.

Impact Kenny sent in four crosses and created a single chance for the eighth time in just 10 Bundesliga matches. The right-back continues to be a productive option with Hertha, and is on pace to blow well past his previous career-bests for chances created. Kenny has yet to get on the scoresheet despite sending in 18 crosses, while also filling the stat sheet consistently.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodi Lukebakio - Scores third time in a row Lukebakio scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate), and two corners in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against RB Leipzig.

Impact Lukebakio scored for the third straight match, while also showing an excellent creative showing. The striker has been one of the most productive players since re-joining Hertha after a disappointing loan spell with Wolfsburg. Lukebakio is in red-hot form and should be a top option in all formats while he continues to single-handedly drive the Hertha attack.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stevan Jovetic - Nets in loss Jovetic scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss against RB Leipzig.

Impact Jovetic scored his first goal of the campaign during just his second start since making his way back from injury. The forward has been in a tough spot with Hertha, returning from injury on the bench to open the campaign before re-injuring the issue and missing four more matches. Back in the starting XI Jovetic should elevate the Hertha attack moving forward.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - On bench against Leipzig Selke is fit and in the match day squad to face Leipzig on Saturday.

Impact Selke is good to go after being a doubt in the buildup to the match through injury. The forward starts from the bench, a familiar role as he's made just one start out of his seven appearances this year.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Kanga - 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

Linus Jasper Gechter - Starts for U23's Gechter (illness) started Friday's U23 clash with Energie Cottbus.

Impact Gechter is one of the brightest young pieces of the Hertha backline but a long-term illness and lack of fitness has kept him out of contention for the first team. The defender will hope to return to the senior team in the coming weeks, though he'd likely be a rotation option in the short-term.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Game time decision Selkie is considered a game-time call for Saturday's trip to RB Leipzig, according to manager Sandro Schwarz.

Impact Selkie has come off the bench in all but one of his seven appearances this season, so his presence in the squad isn't likely to make a massive impact.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Kanga - 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

Jean-Paul Boetius - Back in training Boetius (tumor) has returned to training as of Thursday, according to his club.

Impact Two weeks after it was announced Boetius wouldn't need chemotherapy on a testicular tumor, he's back on the pitch and working on his fitness. While he's still likely to take his time in returning, Boetius has a good chance of playing some before the World Cup break. Until that happens, Suat Serdar, Lucas Tousart and Ivan Sunjic should remain the starters in midfield.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonjoe Kenny - Single cross in draw Kenny sent in one inaccurate cross and put one shot off target during Sunday's two-all draw with Freiburg.

Impact Kenny's single cross was inaccurate as he produced the worst offensive showing of his season. That's not surprising against an excellent Freiburg side who have shut down nearly everyone. Kenny has a nailed-on starting job and has played every possible minute. Kenny has created seven chances while sending in 14 crosses since joining Hertha.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Sunjic - Four tackles Sunjic made four tackles and two interceptions during Sunday's two-all draw with Freiburg.

Impact Sunjic continued his role in central midfield, seeing plenty of the ball, though mostly sitting deep and defending. The midfielder has had next to no offensive upside but his consistent ability to fill the stat sheet, especially with tackles and clearances, has given him a somewhat safe floor. Sunjic has three chances created as the extent of his offense, though he has produced three shots in his two most recent matches.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Christensen - Two saves in draw Christensen made two saves in Sunday's 2-2 draw to SC Freiburg.

Impact Christensen made two saves for his fourth straight draw. The keeper and Hertha as a whole have been tough to beat, though they have struggled to come away with wins. Christensen is a solid fantasy play, but he's struggling for any sort of clean sheet upside, with just one in his opening nine matches.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Plattenhardt - Creates four chances Plattenhardt had seven crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against SC Freiburg.

Impact Plattenhardt created four chances, tying his season-high, during Sunday's draw. The left-back is a nailed-on starter and a near-guarantee to play the full 90 every single week. Plattenhardt has just a single assist, but with the volume of chances he's creating that number should be on the up sooner rather than later.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Richter - Assists off bench Richter assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against SC Freiburg.

Impact Richter has been a bench and rotational option throughout the 2022/23 campaign in the early days but he's been oddly productive in that role. Despite failing to make a start yet, Richter has three goal contributions and 10 shots. It's impossible to trust him for fantasy purposes without a start, but he's worth considering in all formats if or when he returns to the starting XI.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suat Serdar - Nets third goal Serdar scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Serdar scored his third goal of the season as he continues a red-hot start. The midfielder managed just three goals across 30 appearances in the 2021/22 campaign and has tied that inside nine matches. Serdar will be a solid midfielder with big upside moving forward in a surprisingly potent Hertha attack.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodi Lukebakio - Nets in draw Lukebakio scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw to SC Freiburg.

Impact Lukebakio scored his fourth goal of the campaign on the way to a draw against a high-flying Freiburg side. The striker is already showing far better form than he managed on loan with Wolfsburg, and is becoming a strong fantasy option. Lukebakio has two goals in his last two matches and should remain an in-form option moving forward.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Uremovic - Out Sunday Uremovic will miss Sunday's match against Freiburg due to a foot injury.

Impact Uremovic only played for the first half in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Hoffenheim and is now ruled out altogether. Agustin Rogel, who replaced Urmovic in that game, could take his place in the starting lineup and make his first appearance from kickoff in Germany.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hertha Berlin investor Lars Windhorst wants his money back

Hertha Berlin investor Lars Windhorst wants his 374 million euros back

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oliver Christensen - Strong form continues Christensen made three saves in Sunday's 1-1 draw against 1899 Hoffenheim.

Impact Christensen made three saves to earn his third draw in a row. The keeper has been excellent throughout the season, though a leaky Hertha defense means his clean sheet upside is heavily limited. Christensen would be a prime breakout candidate if Hertha bring in some defensive reinforcements in the January transfer window.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Kempf - Four tackles Kempf had one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus 1899 Hoffenheim.

Impact Kempf made four tackles, one off his season-high as he was busy to keep a surprisingly strong Hoffenheim side out. The center-back has been a nailed-on starter and a near guarantee to go the full 90 so far for Hertha, giving him a decent floor. That said his offensive upside is minimal and this Hertha defense doesn't overly inspire confidence long-term.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE