HERTHA BERLIN NEWS

Myziane Maolida - Signs with Hertha Berlin Maolida has signed a multi-year deal with Hertha Berlin from French side Nice.

Impact Maolida gives Hertha another option in the attack, but he has a long way to go to take the place of Matheus Cunha. He started 11 matches at Nice last season, the most he's had in his short career at just 22 years old. The hope is to just find playing time this season, even if it's off the bench.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stevan Jovetic - Leaves injured at Bayern Jovetic played 20 minutes in Saturday's 5-0 loss at Bayern before suffering an apparent calf injury.

Impact Jovetic injured his calf in the 20th minute and was replaced by Javairo Dilrosun. The extent of his issue is still undetermined, but manager Paul Dardai believes he may need to withdraw from Montenegro international duties. The forward should be considered questionable for Sep 12's visit to Bochum as well.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Schwolow - Allows five goals to Bayern Schwolow made one save and two clearances in Saturday's 5-0 loss at Bayern.

Impact Schwolow had a game to forget, conceding five goals in six shots he faced. The goalkeeper has yet to keep a clean sheet in the season after three starts. He will look to bounce back when they visit Bochum on Sep 12.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Suffers fractured rib Hertha confirmed on Sunday that Selke suffered a fractured rib in Saturday's defeat against Bayern Munich.

Impact There is no timetable for Selkie's return just yet, but the upcoming international break will give him a period to recover before Hertha plays again.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Comes off injured against Bayern Selke was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against Bayern Munich in the 60th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took three shots (one on target) in the match before being...

Impact Selke will have the international break to recover before taking on Bochum in a few weeks.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jurgen Ekkelenkamp - Joins Hertha on permanent move Ekkelenkamp completed a move to Hertha Berlin from Ajax on Friday, signing a four-year deal with his new club.

Impact Ekkelenkamp appeared in four UCL matches for Ajax last year in which he logged just 89 minutes while registered two shots (zero on target), one cross (inaccurate) and two interceptions. The midfielder is far from a lock for regular minutes with his new club but should be a consistent option off the bench.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Christensen - Signs with Hertha Christensen secured a five-year contract with Hertha Berlin after transferring from Odense BK.

Impact At 22 years of age, Christensen will likely link up with the youth squad for the upcoming season. Even if he does wind up with the senior squad, it will likely be in a reserve role behind Alexander Schwolow and Rune Jarstein (COVID-19).

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin-Prince Boateng - Set to miss Saturday's contest Boateng -- who is dealing with a back problem -- is expected to be sidelined against Bayern Munich on Saturday. Manager Pal Dardai told reporters, "Boateng didn't train this week s...

Impact In both of the club's matches this season, Boateng was subbed off prior to the 60-minute mark. As such, fantasy players may want to pursue alternative options in midfield even once Boateng is cleared to play. Still, he figures to routinely feature in the starting XI which sets him up as a solid mid-range fantasy option.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Krzysztof Piatek - Out against Bayern Piatek (ankle) will not be an option versus Bayern Munich on Saturday.

Impact Piatek suffered a fractured ankle back in May and is still working his way back to full match fitness. With the upcoming extra week off, the forward could find himself in the mix for minutes ahead of the club's Sept. 12 clash with Bochum. Given his extended layoff, Piatek may have to settle for an appearance or two off the bench before challenging for a spot in the starting XI.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rune Jarstein - Still sidelined Saturday Jarstein (COVID-19) will not be ready to rejoin the squad for Saturday's clash with Bayern Munich.

Impact Jarstein -- who continues to recover from the lingering effects of COVID-19 -- is unlikely to unseat Alexander Schwolow as the preferred choice in goal, so his continued absence shouldn't impact the starting XI for the club outside of the DFB-Pokal.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marton Dardai - Ruled out for another match Dardai (ankle) has been ruled out of Saturday's trip to Bayern Munich.

Impact Dardai has only played once this season before an ankle injury kept him out of Saturday's loss to Wolfsburg. Look to Dedryck Boyata as a likely starter until Dardai is next able to play.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ishak Belfodil - Joins Hertha Belfodil joined Hertha Berlin from Hoffenheim on Monday.

Impact Belfodil scored 16 goals in his first season at Hoffenheim back in 2018/19, but his production has since declined as he only made seven starts from 14 appearances and didn't score a goal last season. Should he figure things out in the capital, there should be plenty of chances to play due to fitness issues and form among Matheus Cunha, Krzysztof Piatek and Davie Selke.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodi Lukebakio - Scores goal vs. Wolfsburg Lukebakio scored one goal with three shots (two on goal) during a 2-1 loss Saturday versus Wolfsburg.

Impact The Hertha team received a penalty kick that Lukebakio earned himself and successfully scored. Considering the Belgian recorded five Bundesliga goals one season ago, he is an adequate fantasy option (for a lackluster team) to use when given starts.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin-Prince Boateng - Subbed off because of injury Boateng was substituted off during the 43rd minute of a 2-1 loss Saturday versus Wolfsburg because of an undisclosed injury.

Impact Stevan Jovetic replaced Boateng during his second start since returning to Hertha. The latter will be questionable heading into Berlin's next game, scheduled for Saturday against Bayern Munich.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Plattenhardt - Attempts 11 crosses, four corners Plattenhardt recorded 11 crosses (two accurate), four corners and two chances created during a 2-1 loss Saturday versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Plattenhardt attempted 19 crosses (five accurate) and nine corners during the Hertha Berlin team's last two games. Though multiple injuries affected him for months one season ago, he is already proving to be its most valuable defender fantasy-wise.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Schwolow - Allows two goals Schwolow recorded two clearances and one save but conceded two goals during a 2-1 loss Saturday versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Despite saving a shot from Wout Weghorst, Schwolow conceded goals to Ridle Baku and Lukas Nmecha. The goalkeeper will remain an unfavorable option next Saturday against Bayern Munich.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Starts against Wolfsburg Selke has been included in the starting XI for the match against Wolfsburg on Saturday.

Impact Selke will start the match against Wolfsburg. The striker recently returned to training after suffering from a concussion.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Ascacibar - Starts against Wolfsburg Ascacibar has been included in the starting XI for the match against Wolfsburg on Saturday.

Impact Ascacibar will start the match against Wolfsburg. The midfielder was uncertain for the fixture after suffering a thigh injury during the training session on Tuesday.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Pekarik - Starts against Wolfsburg Pekarik has been included in the starting XI for the match against Wolfsburg on Saturday.

Impact Pekarik will feature in the starting XI against Wolfsburg. The defender was uncertain to take part in the match after suffering a calf injury.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Boyata will start the match against Wolfsburg. The defender missed the opening fixture due to muscle discomfort.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marton Dardai - Unavailable vs. Wolfsburg Dardai (ankle) is unavailable for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg after missing training all week.

Impact Dardai missed the final training session of the week and is officially out for Saturday's match. With Dardai out Jordan Torunarigha could step into his role in the starting XI. Dardai will hope to be fit for a Saturday trip to Munich, after another week of training.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Krzysztof Piatek - To miss another match Piatek (ankle) will miss Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Piatek missed the first game of the season against Koln and is now out for one more. In his absence, Stevan Jovetic will continue to get opportunities and especially after scoring in the opener.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dedryck Boyata - Back in training Boyata returned to team training Tuesday after missing the opening match with muscle discomfort.

Impact Boyata looks to be an option again after missing the opening match and he could be used Saturday against Wolfsburg. He battled a few injuries last season, but he still managed 17 starts, so he could again see a starting role once fully healthy.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davie Selke - Back in team training Selke returned to team training Tuesday after missing the opening match with a concussion.

Impact It looks like Selke will again be an option for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg after returning to training. It's unknown what kind of role he'll have with Hertha after appearing in 34 matches the last two seasons with Wolfsburg.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Absent from training Cunha is dealing with a thigh problem that kept him out of team training Tuesday and brings his availability versus Wolfsburg on Saturday into doubt.

Impact Cunha recorded an assist and two shots (one on target) in the season opener with Koln, so his absence would certainly impact the club's attacking options Saturday. If Cunha does miss out, Dodi Lukebakio or Davie Selke could slot into the starting XI in his stead.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE