HERTHA BERLIN NEWS

Krzysztof Piatek - Two dribbles against Union Berlin Piatek completed two dribbles in a 3-0 defeat to Union Berlin on Saturday.

Impact Piatek had a poor game for the losing side. The 26-year-old played 60 minutes in an attacking position but could not register a single shot. His most notable contribution was completing a couple of dribbles. It was the fifth consecutive match for Hertha Berlin where Piatek has failed to score.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Schwolow - Three saves against Union Berlin Schwolow made three saves and conceded three goals in a 3-0 defeat to Union Berlin on Saturday.

Impact Schwolow had a disappointing day for the visitors. The 29-year-old made three saves but conceded two goals as well. It was the second time in the last three matches where Schwolow conceded two or more goals.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Torunarigha - Back in squad Torunarigha (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Union.

Impact Torunarigha returns to the side Saturday after recovering from his muscle injury over the break. The defender has one start this season in which he was injured, so there's a chance he comes back into the XI at some point in the coming weeks.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sami Khedira takes UEFA school route to soccer leadership

Sami Khedira is back at school with UEFA to prepare for his next move in a stellar soccer career

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fans' return brings fear of violence, virus at Berlin derby

Violence, fireworks, and the coronavirus

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stevan Jovetic - Game-time call Jovetic (COVID-19) will need to test negative for COVID-19 and feel fit enough to play, according to manager Pal Dardai.

Impact Jovetic will be available Saturday if he tests negative for COVID-19. If he does test negative Dardai said that Jovetic could choose how much time he would play Saturday. It's worth keeping an eye on Dardai before Saturday's match.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Klunter - Still recovering from surgery Klunter (shoulder) is still recovering from shoulder surgery and will be out Saturday, Hertha announced Thursday.

Impact Klunter will be out Saturday as he continues to try and return from a shoulder surgery. The defender isn't quite ready to return and will continue his rehab. The next chance for Klunter to play is Saturday, against Augsburg.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Darida - Out Saturday Darida (thigh/contusion) will be out Saturday against Union Belin, Hertha announced Thursday.

Impact Darida will be sidelined for another match as he continues to deal with a thigh bone injury. The midfielder picked up the injury in training and the hope was he would be back Saturday. unfortunately that doesn't seem to be the case, and he will now have to target a Saturday return against Augsburg.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stevan Jovetic - Tests positive for COVID-19 Jovetic (COVID-19) tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty, Hertha announced Friday.

Impact Jovetic tested positive for COVID-19, but is asymptomatic according to the club, if he remains so he should be able to return after the break, depending on his vaccination status. Jovetic is one to watch in training, as he could face a steep task to return to fitness during the remaining time in the international break. His first chance to play is Nov. 20, away to Union Berlin.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Darida - Picks up thigh bone injury Darida (thigh/contusion) will miss some training sessions with a thigh bone injury, Hertha announced Friday.

Impact Darida will miss some training sessions, though the club didn't mention any matches, so the hope is he will be available straight after the break. The midfielder will be one to watch before a Nov. 20 trip to Union Berlin, but if he can return to training during the break it's likely he will play.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Ascacibar - Makes five tackles in draw Ascacibar made five tackles (four won), two clearances and two interceptions during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Leverkusen.

Impact Ascacibar was once again a strong presence in the middle of the park, leading all players in tackles and making life easier for defenders during the whole match. With 15 tackles, seven clearances and seven interceptions over his last three matches, Ascacibar is being as good as a holding midfielder can be fantasy-wise. He'll try to keep it up during Nov. 20 visit to Union Berlin.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Plattenhardt - Sends in six crosses in draw Plattenhardt created one chance, sent in six crosses (one accurate), made three clearances and suffered two fouls during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Leverkusen.

Impact Plattenhardt was back with the team after missing the previous match and made some nice contributions on both ends, which included leading his side in crosses. But his efforts weren't enough for his side to leave the pitch with the win. The left back will hope he can keep displaying his two-way potential during Nov. 20 visit to Union Berlin.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Schwolow - Makes three saves in draw Schwolow made three saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Leverkusen.

Impact Schwolow made some nice saves along the way and looked on verge of keeping a second clean sheet in three matches. But he couldn't do anything when an unmarked Robert Andrich appeared inside the six-yard box to draw things level in the 90th minute after the defense failed to clear a free-kick cross. With 15 saves and 12 goals conceded over his last six starts, the goalkeeper will try to bounce back during Nov. 20 visit to Union Berlin.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Mittelstadt - Provides assist in draw Mittelstadt provided an assist, had one off-target shot, created three chances, sent in three inaccurate crosses and made three tackles (two won) and three interceptions during Sun...

Impact Mittelstadt had a great performance for Hertha, creating a lot for his teammates, which included an assist for Stevan Jovetic's goal in the 42nd minute, and even providing some defensive help. Mittelstadt has been thriving as a left winger over his last five appearances, with three assists, 16 crosses, 10 fouls drawn and even 11 interceptions to his account. He'll try to keep it up during Nov. 20 visit to Union Berlin.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stevan Jovetic - Scores in draw against Leverkusen Jovetic scored a goal off four shots (three on target) during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Leverkusen.

Impact Jovetic was back in the starting XI and had arguably his best performance of the season, not only because of the beautiful goal he scored in the 42nd minute, but also for constantly being a threat on the offensive end while he was on the pitch. This was Jovetic's first goal since the season opener back in August and he'll hope this helps him to remain in the lineup for Nov. 20 visit to Union Berlin.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Torunarigha - Joins team training Torunarigha (thigh) is back in team training ahead of a Sunday clash with Leverkusen.

Impact Torunarigha is back in team training Friday ahead of a clash with Leverkusen. It's been a long path to recovery for the defender, but it appears he will be returning shortly, and even if he doesn't play Sunday he should be fit after the international break.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Plattenhardt - Returns to training Plattenhardt (strain) made a full return to training Thursday, ahead of a Sunday clash with Leverkusen.

Impact Plattenhardt should be an option Sunday as he made a full return to training. The only thing that held him out from Friday's clash with Hoffenheim was some last minute muscle fatigue. With the defender feeling better he will hope to be straight back in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marton Dardai - Returns to team training Dardai (strain) is back in team training ahead of a Sunday clash with Leverkusen.

Impact Dardai is back in team training and should be available Sunday, against Leverkusen. It's unlikely that Dardai will be straight back in the starting XI, but he should be an option Sunday. If he isn't then a return after the international break seems nearly guaranteed.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Schwolow - Concedes two on Friday Schwolow allowed two goals while making a save during Friday's 2-0 loss to Hoffenheim.

Impact Schwolow conceded two first half goals as Hertha dropped all three points on Friday. The keeper has now allowed 23 goals in ten league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 22.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dedryck Boyata - Sees straight red Boyata was sent off in the second half of Friday's match with Hoffenheim via a straight red card.

Impact Boyata was shown the red card in the 77th minute following a challenge on Angelo Stiller. The defender will likely miss a minimum of two matches with a third a possibility.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marton Dardai - Picks up muscular injury Dardai will not be in action versus Hoffenheim on Friday due to a muscular injury.

Impact Dardai will miss his second match in the club's previous three contests as he deals with various injuries. In his stead, Deyovaisio Zeefuik figures to step into the starting XI while Niklas Stark moves into a central defensive role.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Plattenhardt - Dealing with injury Plattenhardt is dealing with a muscular injury that will keep him out of action against Hoffenheim on Friday.

Impact Plattenhardt had started each of the club's previous five contests in which he recorded 19 crosses (eight accurate), 10 corners and two shots (one on target). With Marton Dardai (strain) also unavailable, Vladimir Darida should step in as the primary corner taker.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Deyovaisio Zeefuik - Returns in cup match Zeefuik (groin) started, and played 90 minutes during Tuesday's DFB Pokal match against PreuBen Munster.

Impact Zeefuik is obviously fully fit if he can play the full 90 minutes in the cup match. While he hasn't made his return to Bundesliga action, he is no longer an injury concern.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rune Jarstein - Available Friday Jarstein (knee) is fully available and off all injury reports, according to Hertha Berlin.

Impact Jarstein is fully available moving forward, though as a depth goalkeeper there's no guarantee that he will play, or even make the bench.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Torunarigha - Out against Hoffenheim Torunarigha (thigh) will be out for Friday's clash with Hoffenheim, according to the team's official report.

Impact Torunarigha will be out Friday, as he continues to work his way back from a hamstring injury. The defender isn't a big part of the starting XI and is still in a long-term recovery plan. Until he returns to training he's not likely for a surprise return to the team.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE