HERTHA BERLIN NEWS

Marcel Laurenz Lotka - Concedes twice in relief Lotka allowed two goals while making four saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Lotka allowed both goals in the first half after replacing the injured Alexander Schwolow in the 16th minute. The keeper has now allowed 11 goals in four league appearances while his four saves upped his season total to 11.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Darida - Scores lone Hertha goal Darida scored a goal while taking four shots (three on goal) and crossing twice accurately during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Darida found the back of the net in the 42nd minute scoring Hertha's lone goal. The goal was the second of the season for the midfielder with his four shots leading Hertha in the loss.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Mittelstadt - Fourth assist of season Mittelstadt had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing three times (two accurate), creating a chance and making three interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Lever...

Impact Mittelstadt set up Vladimir Darida in the 42nd minute assisting Hertha's lone goal. The assist was the fourth of the season for the wide man as he finished with team-high totals in crosses, chances created and interceptions in the loss.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Limps off with ankle injury Stark was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match with Leverkusen due to an ankle injury.

Impact Stark was struck in the ankle by a Robert Andrich shot, causing the defensive midfielder to twist his ankle. More information should be available about Stark's extent of injury ahead of next week's match with Union Berlin.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Schwolow - Off with thigh injury Schwolow was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match with Leverkusen due to a thigh injury.

Impact Schwolow suffered the injury early in the match and was replaced in the 16th minute. More information about the keeper's extent of injury should be available in the buildup to next week's match with Union Berlin.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stevan Jovetic - On bench Saturday Jovetic is fit and in the match day squad for Saturday's match with Leverkusen.

Impact Jovetic returns after missing time due to a muscle strain. The forward starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stevan Jovetic - Returns to training Jovetic (strain) returned to training Wednesday, Hertha announced.

Impact Jovetic is back in training as he continues to recover from a strain. The forward isn't a major fantasy play, but should be a good depth option for Hertha, especially since he's now had the entire international break to recover. There's a good chance Jovetic is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Leverkusen.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Schwolow - No saves needed Schwolow kept a clean sheet without making a save during Saturday's 3-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Schwolow helped Hertha claim all three points by shutting out Hoffenheim on Saturday. The clean sheet was the fourth in 24 league starts for the keeper while his lone save upped his season total to 73.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Kempf - First assist of season Kempf had an assist while creating two chances, making an interception, three tackles (winning two) and six clearances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Kempf set up Ishak Belfodil in the 63rd minute assisting Hertha's second goal. The assist was the first of the season for the defender as he led Hertha in chances created and clearances in the win.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ishak Belfodil - Third goal of season Belfodil scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Belfodil found the back of the net in the 63rd minute scoring Hertha's second goal. The goal was the third of the season for the forward while his three shots tied for the team-high total in the win.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Plattenhardt - First assist of season Plattenhardt had an assist whle crossing seven times (two accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Plattenhardt set up Niklas Stark in the 39th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the fullback while he led Hertha in both crosses and chances created in the win.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Scores Hertha's first goal Stark scored a goal while taking three shots (all on goal) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Stark found the back of the net in the 39th minute scoring the opening goal of the match. The goal was the first of the season for the defensive minded player, while his three shots tied for the team-high total in the win.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Tousart - First goal of season Tousart scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 3-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Tousart found the back of the net in the 74th minute scoring Hertha's third goal. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder while his two shots were the second most on the team in the win.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stevan Jovetic - Misses match against TSG Hoffenheim Jovetic has been ruled out of the match against TSG Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Impact Jovetic will not take part in Saturday's fixture. The veteran strike has not been able to recover completely from a strain.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Plattenhardt - Lacking only end product Plattenhardt crossed 12 times (three accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Monchengladbach.

Impact Plattenhardt was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Hertha were shutout on Saturday. The wing-back finished with team-high totals in both crosses and chances created in the loss.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Kempf - Leader in blocks, interceptions Kempf took one shot (on goal), crossed once inaccurately, created two chances, blocked a shot, made three interceptions, a tackle (winning it) and a clearance during Saturday's 2-0...

Impact Kempf was a part of the Hertha back line that allowed a goal in each half on Saturday. The centerback finished with team-high totals in blocks and clearances in the loss.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcel Laurenz Lotka - Beaten twice on Saturday Lotka allowed two goals while making three saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Monchengladbach.

Impact Lotka allowed a goal in each half as Hertha dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed nine goals in three league starts while his three saves upped his season total to seven.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stevan Jovetic - Training individually Jovetic (strain) is training alone Thursday due to a slight muscular issue, according to Hertha.

Impact Jovetic is training individually as he deals with a small muscular problem. The forward will hope to return to the first team immediately against Gladbach on Saturday. Jovetic has been reasonably productive in recent matches and would be a loss for Hertha if he is unable to play in any capacity Saturday.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dedryck Boyata - Training alone Boyata (strain) is training individually Thursday due to a muscular issue, according to Hertha.

Impact Boyata is training alone due to a slight muscular issue, though it's not currently expected that he will miss any time. The defender has been back in the starting XI since returning from an ankle injury, so he will hope to avoid any set-backs related to this muscular issue.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rune Jarstein - Still recovering Jarstein (knee) is in rehab training as he gets closer to a return from a knee injury, Hertha announced.

Impact Jarstein is getting closer and closer to returning from a knee injury though he doesn't figure to compete for starting time even when healthy. Jarstein isn't worth considering in any fantasy formats.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Schwolow - In full training Schwolow (COVID-19) has been in full team training since Monday, Hertha announced Wednesday.

Impact Schwolow has been in full team training all week and is edging closer to a full return to the team. The keeper will be straight back in as the starting keeper after Marcel Lotka has conceded seven goals in his first two appearances for the senior team.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcel Laurenz Lotka - Disappoints again in loss Lotka made two saves and conceded four goals during the 4-1 thumping by Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.

Impact Lotka made just his second start of Hertha and he disappointed fans once again. The keeper is averaging, 2.0 saves and 3.5 goals against per 90 minutes in all competitions over his first two starts. Those numbers could be worse, however, they are certainly not going to help him keep the starting job either. The major difference in this match prior to his first though, was his mistake that cost Hertha a goal. Lotka needs to gain significant form to carry his defense in games before he can be trusted.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Scores off bench in 4-1 loss Selke scored once, took two shots (one on target) and created one chance in the 4-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.

Impact Selke once again received little time on the pitch in the loss Saturday. The striker has only started five matches this season out of 18 appearances. He also only has two goals to his name along with 14.0 shots. Selke surely has struggled to produce this season and it is no secret. However, every now and then he will show glimpses like his goal today to show what his real potential is. Although, until he can receive consistent time in the starting Xi, as well as, producing consistently, he will be a boom-or-bust option at best.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Mittelstadt - Whips eight crosses in loss Mittelstadt produced one shot (none on target), created one chance, sent eight crosses (two accurate), took two corners, made five tackles (two won), intercepted three times, clear...

Impact Mittelstadt did as much as he could in the loss Saturday, but it turned out to not be enough. The wingback produced the best all-around performance for Hertha and he continued his excellent form as of late. In his past five matches, he is averaging, 0.8 shots, 1.4 created chances, 5.0 crosses, 2.0 corners, 4.0 tackles, 2.6 interceptions and 2.2 clearances per 90 minutes in all competitions.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marton Dardai - Misses match against Frankfurt Dardai has been ruled out of the match against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.

Impact Dardai will not take part in Saturday's fixture. The defender has not recovered from an ankle injury.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE