HERTHA BERLIN NEWS

Dodi Lukebakio - Assists in home win Lukebakio assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Lukebakio assisted Florian Niederlechner's game-winner in the 47th minute to help them earn three points at home. That was his second assist in the season. The midfielder has been more prolific scoring so far, with 11 goals to his name.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Niederlechner - Scores winner at home Niederlechner scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 19th minute.

Impact Niederlechner scored just before halftime to give them the 2-1 lead and seal the home win. The forward now has five goals in the season. He found the back of the net for the first time after a 12-game drought.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Richter - Assists versus Sttutgart Richter assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 win against VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 66th minute.

Impact Richter assisted Marc-Oliver Kempf's opener in the 29th minute to help his side earn three points at home. The midfielder now has four assists in the season, to go with five goals. He was back in the lineup after missing one game injured, but received his sixth yellow card so far in the proccess.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Kempf - Scores opener in win Kempf scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Kempf scored in the 29th minute to give them the lead, paving the way for their home win. That was his first goal in the season so far. The centerback was back in the starting XI after missing their previous game due to suspension.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Christensen - Makes three saves in win Christensen made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Christensen had a good outing to help them earn the win at home, conceding once in the first half and then shuting out Sttutgart in the second. The goalkeeper still has only three clean sheets after 31 starts in the season, though. He will look for his fourth at Koln on Friday.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marton Dardai - Makes XI to face Stuttgart Dardai (groin) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Stuttgart

Impact Dardai recovered quicker than expected and will start once again. He started the season as a backup, but he's been part of the XI in every game in which he's been available (excepting two) since the beginning of February.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Richter - Playing against Stuttgart Richter (strain) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Stuttgart

Impact Richter returns to the starting lineup after missing just one game, and he'll recover his regular role on the right side of the midfield line. Richter has five goals and three assists this season.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stevan Jovetic - Starting Saturday Jovetic (strain) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Stuttgart.

Impact Jovetic has dealt with numerous injuries throughout his career and this season hasn't been any different. He'll get a nod in the lineup here, but it's worth noting this is just his second start since October 28.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Christensen - Seven saves despite loss Christensen registered seven saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Christensen made seven saves on nine shots faced and was still saddled with the loss during Sunday's clash. The goalkeeper was absolutely excellent and kept the game from getting out of hand but got not help from the team in front of him. Christensen will need to be at his best in what figures to be a very tight relegation battle.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Plattenhardt - Three crosses in loss Plattenhardt recorded three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Bayern Munich.

Impact Plattenhardt lead the way with three crosses while making two tackles. The left-back was in a more reserved role as Hertha continue to shift into a back-four. The new formation gives Plattenhardt less upside going forward but as a whole can add more defensive structure. Plattenhardt has assisted twice while creating 30 chances in 27 appearances (26 starts.)

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Niederlechner - Shut down in loss Niederlechner registered one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Niederlechner hardly saw the ball during Sunday's loss, he was completely held out of the match and managed just eight touches. More often than not Hertha have been completely out-played, and Niederlechner has had to make the most of pretty much nothing going forward. Niederlechner has yet to score or assist since joining Hertha.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Tousart - Busy in loss Tousart generated one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Bayern Munich.

Impact Tousart shot once during Sunday's loss, while also adding three tackles and a pair of interceptions. On the whole it was a busy showing, but not the most productive one, as Bayern simply kept the ball away from Tousart throughout. The midfielder will look to make a difference in the run-in despite seeing more defensive chances than anything else.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stevan Jovetic - Trains with squad Jovetic (strain) is on the grass training fully with the team ahead of Saturday's match against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Jovetic could return as soon as Saturday after participating in team training Tuesday. Several injury stints has dropped the forward in the depth chart this season, making just one start in the last six games while totaling two goals in that span.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marton Dardai - Makes surprise return to team training Dardai (groin) is back with the team and training fully Tuesday and could be an option for Saturday's clash with VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Multiple reports indicated that Dardai was likely done for the season after suffering a torn groin muscle, however has recovered faster than expected by returning to team training Tuesday. If this is the case, then the defender could see the start off the bench at minimum until he returns to full form again.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin-Prince Boateng - Trains ahead of Stuttgart clash Prince Boateng (groin) returned to team training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match versus Stuttgart.

Impact Prince Boatengis back and with the team after sitting out last match with a groin problem. He could see the start on the bench Saturday, with Jean-Paul Boetius and Lucas Tousart the favorites to start in the midfield.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Richter - Returns to team training Richter (strain) is back in team training ahead of Saturday's clash with VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Richter is back to training fully after missing last match with a strain. He is expected to return to the starting lineup as long as there is no setback in his injury. The midfielder has generated two goals and an assist in the last nine games, totaling 31 crosses (four accurate) and 16 tackles (nine won) as well.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelian Nsona - Trains individually Nsona (knee) is back on the grass and training individually Tuesday.

Impact Nsona has yet to play this year after undergoing knee surgery in October. He may not be fully ready to return this season, but will likely be ready for the start of the 2023-24 campaign.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Sunjic - Out on disciplinary reasons Sunjic (not injury related) has not played the last two matches after getting involved in an argument with manager Pai Dardai on April 23, per Rbb24.

Impact Sunjic will not see playing time any time soon after getting in a verbal argument with manager Pai Dardai. He's not started since Jan 24, appearing 18 times for the team while totaling 38 tackles (20 won) and 18 clearances. HIs last appearances for the club was on March 11, having been left off the team sheet the last six games.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Kempf - Available to return from suspension Kempf will be eligible to feature in next weekend's clash against Stuttgart after serving a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Kempf missed Sunday's loss to Bayern Munich but he's likely to slot straight back into Hertha's XI next weekend as he's started 28 of his side's 30 Bundesliga matches in central defense this season.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suat Serdar - Returning from suspension Serdar will be eligible to feature in next weekend's clash against Stuttgart after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Serdar missed Sunday's loss to Bayern Munich while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he will be available to return to the squad next weekend. He hasn't started a Bundesliga match since March.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Paul Boetius - Starting against Bayern Boetius is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Boetiues returns from a shoulder injury which has kept him out of action since the beginning of March. The midfielder starts from the opening kickoff in the center of the pitch for Hertha.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tolga Cigerci - Recovers from illness Cigerci is fit and in the match day squad to face Bayern Munich on Sunday.

Impact Cigerci has recovered from an illness in time to take up a role on the bench Sunday. The midfielder has provided one assist in 11 appearances.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chidera Ejuke - On bench against Bayern Ejuke is fit and in the match day squad to face Bayern Munich on Sunday.

Impact Ejuke returns from a knee injury which has kept him out of action since before the World Cup. The forward starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tolga Cigerci - Status uncertain Cigerci (illness) is a doubt for Sunday's trip to Bayern Munich, according to manager Pal Dardai.

Impact Cigerci is struggling with a gastrointestinal problem that has knocked him out of two training sessions. The midfielder still has a chance to play Sunday, but if he is unable to do so it would be Lucas Tousart slotting straight back into the starting XI.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Richter - Set to sit out Sunday Richter (undisclosed) will not be an option for Sunday's clash against Bayern Munich.

Impact Richter will miss just his fifth match of the season with an undisclosed injury. This will cause some lineup changes, with Maximilian Mittelstadt likely to start at left midfield, alongside Jean-Paul Boetius, Tolga Cigerci and Lucas Tousart, with both Dodi Lukebakio and Jessic Ngankam as starting forward.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE