HERTHA BERLIN NEWS

Oliver Christensen - Possible starter Saturday Christensen is a possible starter for Saturday's clash with Freiburg, according to manager Tayfun Korkut.

Impact Christensen came into the week expecting to start before testing positive for COVID-19. The keeper made a full return to training but is now competing with Marcel Lotka for the third string spot on the depth chart and the start Saturday. Korkut named all of Christensen, Nils-Jonathan Korber, and Marcel Lotka as potential starters Saturday.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcel Laurenz Lotka - Another start possible Lotka improved his standing in the team and is in line for another start, according to manager Tayfun Korkut.

Impact Lotka has had a week to remember to say the least. Starting the week for Hertha Berlin II, and ending the week as the likely starter for the second week in a row. With Alexander Schwolow sidelined once more with COVID-19 it's likely that Lotka has moved up the depth chart, maybe even as one of the top three keepers for Hertha, competing with Rune Jarstein and Nils-Jonathan Korber.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Schwolow - Remains out Saturday Schwolow (COVID-19) remains out Saturday against Freiburg, according to manager Tayfun Korkut.

Impact Schwolow remains out with COVID-19, and will continue to try and recover. It's not clear if he has returned to training or not, but Schwolow has been dealing with COVID-19 for over a week. Marcel Lotka will likely get the start once again. Schwolow will look to return against Gladbach on Saturday.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcel Laurenz Lotka - Heading to Dortmund Lotka will be heading to Borussia Dortmund U23 at the end of the season, Hertha announced.

Impact Lotka made an emergency start as the fifth choice keeper being called up from Hertha BSC II, and now has secured a move to Dortmund. It's certainly an exciting week for Lotka, though not one that should have any relevance for fantasy managers. Lotka will be the third choice keeper for Dortmund, at best.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marton Dardai - In individual training Dardai (ankle) is training individually Tuesday, Hertha announced.

Impact Dardai remains in individual training as he continues to return from an ankle injury. The defender has been near returning for the last week and seems to be moving more and more every day. Dardai will hope to be active in some capacity against Frankfurt on Saturday.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Linus Jasper Gechter - Training individually Gechter (hip) was in individual training Tuesday, Hertha announced.

Impact Gechter trained individually Tuesday as he continues to try and recover from a hip injury. The injury was reported as a dead leg, so the hope is he will be able to return quickly. Gechter has acquitted himself admirably in the starting XI recently.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Schwolow - Remains in quarantine Schwolow (illness) remains in quarantine, Hertha announced Tuesday.

Impact Schwolow remains in quarantine and isn't quite ready to make his way back to training. While it's possible he will return to training later in the week and then start Saturday, it's less-and-less likely the more time he misses. Schwolow is the first choice keeper when fit.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rune Jarstein - Remains in advanced training Jarstein (knee) is in advanced training, but isn't ready to leave recovery yet, Hertha announced Tuesday.

Impact Jarstein is still in advanced recovery training and will not make a return for Saturday's clash with Frankfurt. The keeper is firmly the second choice, but if he could somehow return quickly, he may be the starter with Hertha currently dealing with four different injured keepers.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin-Prince Boateng - Returns to training Boateng (COVID-19) made a full return to team training Tuesday, Hertha announced.

Impact Boateng is back in full team training and should be an option Saturday against Frankfurt. That said Boateng is best left out of fantasy rosters as he has offered next to nothing in the midfield in 2021/22.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Christensen - Returns to training Christensen (COVID-19) is back in team training Tuesday, Hertha announced.

Impact Christensen is back in team training and could be in line for a surprise start Saturday against Frankfurt. It's uncertain who is actually the third and fourth string option for Hertha, but with so many keepers injured Christensen is the likely starter.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Linus Jasper Gechter - Comes off with hip issue Gechter came off the pitch during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Freiburg with a hip injury.

Impact Gechter came off the pitch with a hip injury, though it didn't appear overly serious. The young center-back has actually become a crucial part of the injury-stricken starting XI, and his replacement Cimo Rocker, may be forced into heavy minutes if Gechter misses time.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcel Laurenz Lotka - Is left to dry in debut Lotka made two saves and conceded three goals in his 3-0 debut loss to Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Lotka could have had a better debut, however, the majority of his fall was thanks to his defense. The keeper was left to hang by himself more often than not and two out of the three goals were errors by his defense. As long as his predecessors are out on COVID, he will be the starter for the foreseeable future.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Tousart - Intercepts three times in loss Tousart took two shots (none on target), created one chance and intercepted three times in the 3-0 loss to Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Tousart has struggled for the majority of the season, yet he surprised critics once again here. The midfielder has been on quite the lull this year in form after starting the season so strongly. However, over his last four performances, he seems to be turning a new leaf. In that span, he is averaging, 1.25 shots, 0.5 created chances, 0.75 crosses, 2.0 tackles and 1.5 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions. If he can continue these performances while adding more, he could be a worthwhile consideration moving forward.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Darida - Takes all six corners in loss Darida produced two shots (none on target), created five chances, sent seven crosses (four accurate), took six corners and made one tackle (none won) in the 3-0 loss to Freiburg on...

Impact Darida continued to create the majority of the offense for Hertha, while also controlling all set-pieces. The plus from his performances though is his added value from his shot creations outside of his set-pieces. Darida is a catalyst for the Berlin side and he will remain a significant part of their team anytime he is in the starting XI. Over his last five appearances, he is averaging, 1.6 shots, 3.0 created chances, 5.0 crosses, 3.2 corners, 1.4 tackles and 1.2 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stevan Jovetic - Rocks four shots in 3-0 loss Jovetic took four shots (none on target), created three chances, sent one cross (none accurate), made one tackle (none won) and received one yellow card during the 3-0 loss to Frei...

Impact Jovetic continued to lead the line for Hertha and also the shot output, but the striker's weakness showed. Jovetic may have a high volume of shots over the season, but his accuracy is dreadful and it is the reason he remains a boom-or-bust option. Over 15 appearances this season, the striker has a shots-on-goal accuracy of 40 percent. In his last five appearances though, it is even worse with a 21 percent shots-on-goal accuracy. In that span, he is also averaging, 3.8 shots, 1.4 created chances, 0.8 crosses and 0.6 tackles per 90 minutes in all competitions.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dedryck Boyata - Starts against SC Freiburg Boyata has been included in the starting XI for the match against SC Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Boyata will start Saturday's fixture. The defender has recently recovered from an ankle injury.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin-Prince Boateng - Misses matcha against SC Freiburg Boateng has been ruled out of the match against SC Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Boateng will not take part in Saturday's fixture. The midfielder is still recovering from a Covid-related illness.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marton Dardai - Ruled out Saturday Dardai (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash with Freiburg, Hertha announced Thursday.

Impact Dardai has been ruled out for Saturday's clash as he continues to work his way back from an ankle injury. The defender isn't quite ready to return to the starting XI despite making a return in part to training. Dardai will hope to return before a Saturday clash with Eintracht Frankfurt.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Christensen - Ruled out Christensen (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's trip to Freiburg, Hertha announced Thursday.

Impact Christensen has been ruled out for Saturday's trip to Freiburg, leaving Hertha with a major issue. Hertha now is missing all three first choice keepers and will likely have to call up two youth options, one to start, one for the bench. Nils-Jonathan Korber is potentially a replacement in net.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dedryck Boyata - Set to return Boyata (ankle) is set to return for Saturday's trip to Freiburg, according to manager Tayfun Korkut.

Impact Boyata is set to return after making a full return to training earlier in the week. The depth defender isn't much of a fantasy play since he doesn't often find himself in the starting XI. That said with all of the injuries piling up for Hertha, it's much more like that Boyata finds some consistent playing time and starts.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Schwolow - Tests positive for COVID-19 Schwolow (COVID-19) is out for Saturday's trip to Freiburg, Hertha announced Thursday.

Impact Schwolow is out for Saturday's trip to Freiburg after returning a positive test for COVID-19 and going into quarantine. With Rune Jarstein (knee) also sidelined it falls on Oliver Christensen to take over in net. Christensen is relatively untested having made no appearances in the 2021/22 season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin-Prince Boateng - Undergoing tests Boateng is undergoing heart tests following his COVID case, Hertha announced Wednesday.

Impact Boateng is dealing with the effects of COVID-19 and is undergoing some more health checks before returning. The midfielder isn't a fantasy option even if fully fit and isn't worth considering in any formats.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Stark - Facing cardiological tests Stark is undergoing cardiological tests before his return from COVID-19, Hertha announced Wednesday.

Impact Stark is going to see a specialist in relation to his heart, though it's unclear if this is just a routine check following his case of COVID. The worst case scenario would be something similar to what is happening to Alphonso Davies, who has been sidelined with an enflamed heart. Stark could be in the starting XI on Saturday if he passes all health checks.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marton Dardai - Nearing return Dardai (ankle) is in advance training as he continues to return from an ankle injury, Hertha announced Wednesday.

Impact Dardai is continuing his return from his ankle injury and is looking set for a return to the first team in the near future. The defender isn't a fantasy option and isn't a major player in the starting XI, though he is a much-needed depth option with Hertha undergoing an injury crisis.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dedryck Boyata - Returns to training Boyata (ankle) has made a return to training Wednesday, Hertha announced.

Impact Boyata has made a return to training and should quickly re-integrate into the first team. The defender is a solid option in most formats when in the starting XI, though he has a low ceiling for fantasy purposes. Next up for Boyata is a Saturday trip to Freiburg where he will look to return to the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE