HERTHA BERLIN NEWS

Krzysztof Piatek - Scores off bench Piatek scored once on three shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Freiburg.

Impact Piatek scored his first goal of the season returning from an ankle injury. Piatek wasn't going to be rushed back before the break, so he spent the last two matches before the break on the bench, and in Saturday's clash he was given 45 minutes to test his ankle, he looked smooth. He should be starting after the international break.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Deyovaisio Zeefuik - Training individually again Zeefuik (groin) was once again able to complete individual training Wednesday in the lead up to a clash with Eintracht Frankfurt on Oct. 16.

Impact Zeefuik will be hoping to use the extra time off from the international break to avoid missing any more time after being shelved against SC Freiburg on Saturday. Once cleared to play, Zeefuik should be a mainstay in the starting XI, though shouldn't be expected to offer more than mid-range fantasy value given his limited offensive upside.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rune Jarstein - Picks up knee injury Jarstein -- who previously missed time due to COVID-19 -- has sustained a knee injury that sidelined him for Wednesday's practice.

Impact It's just another blow for Jarstein as he has yet to get into a match for Hertha this year. The keeper was already going to be hard-pressed to unseat Alexander Schwolow from the starting XI and this latest injury certainly won't help his cause.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Africans in Bundesliga wrap: Boateng and Hertha Berlin bow to Freiburg ' Goal.com Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng found himself on the losing side in German Bundesliga league action on Saturday.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Stevan Jovetic - Starts against Freiburg Jovetic has been included in the playing XI for the match against Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Jovetic will start for Berlin against Freiburg. The veteran striker has recently recovered from a calf injury.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Boyata has been included in the playing XI for Saturday's fixture. The defender has recently recovered from a hamstring injury.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stevan Jovetic - Nearing full fitness Jovetic (calf) could see about 45 minutes of action against Freiburg on Saturday after manager Pal Dardai told reporters, "Jovetic also has a half in him which helps us a lot. He i...

Impact It wasn't immediately clear if Jovetic would start versus Freiburg or come on at halftime but the fact that he is expected to see some minutes either way is a good sign in his recovery from his calf problem. Still, fantasy players may want to wait another week before rostering the forward in order to get more minutes out of him.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dedryck Boyata - Could return Saturday Boyata (hamstring) may be an option for Saturday's matchup with Freiburg if he is able to train Friday. Manager Pal Dardai told reporters, "If Deyovaisio Zeefuik (groin) and Boyata...

Impact Prior to getting hurt, Boyata had started four straight matches for the club. When healthy, the central defender is a near-lock for the starting XI, though he will only offer any real fantasy value in formats that value clearances.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Deyovaisio Zeefuik - Facing late-fitness test Zeefuik (groin) may still be available against Freiburg on Saturday if he is able to rejoin team training Friday. Manager Pal Dardai told reporters, "If Zeefuik and Dedryck Boyata...

Impact Zeefuik found himself playing in a midfielder role over the club's last two contests which saw him generated six crosses (three accurate), two tackles (two won) and two chances created. If the continues play further up the pitch, Zeefuik could be a solid mid-range fantasy option, barring any injury absences.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Krzysztof Piatek - Not ready to start Piatek (ankle) will continue to be eased back into action following his substitute appearance against RB Leipzig on Saturday. Heading into Saturday's matchup versus Freiburg manage...

Impact Piatek was on the pitch for just seven minutes his first time out but did manage to register one shot )on target). Once the forward is able to go closer to 90 minutes, he should be a factor in the starting XI and could be a top-half fantasy option given his acumen in the final third.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Myziane Maolida - Ruled out Saturday Maolida (hamstring) will miss Saturday's matchup with SC Freiburg.

Impact Maolida will be out of action for his second straight contest due to his hamstring problem. Prior to getting hurt, the forward had made just one appearance in the starting XI and figures to be a fringe roster player even once fully fit. As such, Maolida shouldn't be expected to offer significant fantasy value.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Deyovaisio Zeefuik - Held out of group training Zeefuik was limited to individual training Tuesday with an undisclosed injury and is in doubt versus Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Zeefuik logged the full 90 minutes against RB Leipzig on Saturday, so it's not immediately clear when he picked up his knock. The midfielder has started three of the team's last four contests and should get the opportunity to start against Freiburg on Saturday if deemed fit.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dedryck Boyata - Limited to individual training Boyata (hamstring) was held to individual training Tuesday in the lead-up to Saturday's clash with SC Freiburg.

Impact Boyata missed the club's previous clash with RB Leipzig on Saturday due to his hamstring problem yet his resumption of individual work is a step in the right direction. Once deemed fully fit, the defender should be a near-lock for the starting XI but won't offer much in the way of fantasy value given his limited offensive upside.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Schwolow - Beaten for six Schwolow made three saves and clearances during Saturday's 6-0 defeat to Leipzig.

Impact Schwolow faced nine shots and stopped three, a horrible return, but an unfair one as well. There were times where the keeper appeared to be playing one-on-11 and it simply wasn't competitive. Schwolow will hope to bounce back Saturday against Freiburg.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Ascacibar - Busy in defeat Ascacibar made four tackles and two interceptions during Saturday's 6-0 defeat to Leipzig.

Impact Ascacibar did his best to control the match from his deep-lying role in midfield but it was hopeless, and he was entirely overran. Ascacibar get's a chance to bounce back Saturday, at home against Freiburg.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stevan Jovetic - Misses match against Leipzig Jovetic has been ruled out of the match against RB Leipzig on Saturday.

Impact Jovetic will not take part in Saturday's fixture. The striker could not recover in time from a calf injury.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ekkelenkamp scores on debut as Hertha wins again Jurgen Ekkelenkamp has scored 87 seconds into his Hertha Berlin debut in a 2-1 win over promoted Greuther Fürth in the Bundesliga.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ekkelenkamp scores on debut as Hertha wins again

Jurgen Ekkelenkamp has scored 87 seconds into his Hertha Berlin debut in a 2-1 win over promoted Greuther Fürth in the Bundesliga

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alexander Schwolow - Makes two saves in win Schwolow recorded two saves while giving up just one goal in Friday's 2-1 victory over Greuther Furth.

Impact Schwolow has conceded just one goal in each of his previous two contests and will look to carry that momentum forward into the club's matchup with RB Leipzig on Sept. 25.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Plattenhardt - Subbed off at half Plattenhardt was taken off at halftime of Friday's matchup with Greuther Furth but not before recording four crosses (zero accurate), two corners and one tackle (won).

Impact Considering Plattenhardt had just returned from a two-game absence due to a groin problem, it shouldn't be a surprise to see him slowly working his way back into the starting XI. Barring any setbacks, the defender should be in the mix to start versus RB Leipzig on Sept. 25.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Richter - Racks up five crosses Richter record five crosses (two accurate), three corners and three chances created against Greuther Furth on Friday despite playing just 22 minutes off the bench.

Impact Richter had an immediate impact on the match and trailed only teammate Marton Dardai for the club lead in crosses and corners. The midfielder replaced the injured Myziane Maolida (hamstring) but may have shown enough to earn his place in the starting XI versus RB Leipzig on Sept. 25 regardless of Maolida's availability.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marton Dardai - Registers assist in win Dardai recorded one assist, six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Friday's 2-1 victory over Greuther Furth on Friday.

Impact Dardai led the team in crosses and corners despite playing in a central defensive role. It was a stellar return to the pitch for Dardai after a three-game stint on the sidelines due to his ankle issue. With Dardai back to 100 percent, he should continue to provide top-half fantasy value.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jurgen Ekkelenkamp - Scores goal off bench Ekkelenkamp scored a goal on one shot in a 30-minute substitute appearance against Greuther Furth on Friday.

Impact Ekkelenkamp was making his debut outing for the club after joining from Ajax in August. Despite the goal, the midfielder will likely be hard-pressed to break into the starting XI with any consistency moving forward, making him a mid-range fantasy option at best.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Myziane Maolida - Sustains hamstring problem Maolida was forced off in the 68th minute of Friday's clash with Greuther Furth with a hamstring problem.

Impact Maolida was making his first start of the season after having previously come on as a substitute twice through the opening four matches of the year. Once Krzysztof Piatek (ankle) or Stevan Jovetic (calf) is cleared to return, Maolida could struggle to break into the starting XI again in the future.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dedryck Boyata - Taken off injured Boyata suffered a knock against Greuther Furth on Friday that saw him subbed off in the 26th minute.

Impact Boyata was replaced on the pitch by Linus Gechter who will likely replace Boyata in the starting XI versus RB Leipzig on Sept. 25 if Boyata can't play. Considering the defender's limited offensive upside, Boyata's potential absence shouldn't have a significant impact on fantasy players.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE