Impact Darida missed Friday's training session and that effectively shot down his chances of playing an important knockout game. Antonin Barak has instead been given the start in Darida's attacking-midfield spot.
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
HERTHA BERLIN 5-3-5 · 12TH IN 2. BUNDESLIGA
5-3-5 · 12TH IN 2. BUNDESLIGA
Next Match vs Magdeburg (A) · Fri 5:30PM
Vladimir Darida - Out for Dutch game Darida (undisclosed) is unavailable for Sunday's Round of 16 game against the Netherlands.
Vladimir Darida - Misses training session Darida missed Friday's training session because of injury and could be a late test for Sunday's match against Netherlands.
Impact Darida is in danger of missing Sunday's match which would be a huge blow to Czech Republic's midfield. He started the team's first three matches, taking six corners in an attacking role, so if he can't make it, those will have to be replaced. They don't have an exact replacement for him and a change of formation is possible in a tough matchup.
JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Prince Boateng - Returning to Berlin Boateng will rejoin Hertha Berlin from AC Monza and agreed to a one-year deal with his hometown club.
Impact Boateng came up through the Hertha youth system before leaving the club for Tottenham back in July of 2007. The attacking midfielder has played in four of the five top European leagues but has played the most games in the Bundesliga where he has logged 129 games and tallied 16 goals and 19 assists. At 34 years of age, Boateng is far from a lock for the starting XI on a weekly basis but should still get plenty of opportunities.
JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vladimir Darida - Draws four fouls in loss Darida had five crosses, two corners and four fouls drawn in Tuesday's 1-0 loss against England.
Impact Darida was taken off in the 64th minute Tuesday to get some rest, as Czech Republic were already guaranteed a spot in the knockout rounds. Darida hasn't shown a ton of upside despite playing as an attacking midfielder, but he's held fantasy value in every match with a split role on set pieces.
JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vladimir Darida - Creates two chances versus Croatia Darida had two chances created, four crosses (two accurate), two dribbles, two corners and two tackles (both won) in Friday's 1-1 draw to Croatia.
Impact Darida turned in another solid display and was very active yet again contributing in multiple statistical categories. The playmaker is still looking for his first goal or assist but has already mounted two shots, two chances created, nine crosses and three tackles while set pieces boost his numbers as well.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Peter Pekarik - Starting against Sweden Pekarik (hip) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Sweden.
Impact Pekarik recovered from a minor hip issue suffered in the last match and is back in his starting role. He got forward a decent amount in the opener and while he's not someone who will send in loads of crosses, if he can do a little bit of everything, his floor can again be respectable against Sweden.
JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Peter Pekarik - Exits with possible hip injury Pekarik was forced off in the 79th minute of Monday's match against Poland with a possible hip injury. He had two chances created, two crosses and two interceptions.
Impact Pekarik is Slovakia's starting right-back, so this injury will be monitored over the next few days. On a short week, with the next match being Friday, there's a decent chance he isn't ready to start, pointing to a possible opportunity for Martin Koscelnik.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dedryck Boyata - Starting against Russia Boyata (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Russia.
Impact Boyata gets the call for Saturday's opener after dealing with some soreness last week. He starts on a three-man back line ahead of Jason Denayer and Thomas Vermaelen. In a favorable spot, a clean sheet is in play for the Belgiums.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suat Serdar - Completes transfer Friday Serdar will join Hertha Berlin from FC Schalke for the upcoming 2021-22 campaign, the team announced Friday.
Impact With Schalke relegated to 2. Bundesliga, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see players like Serdar looking for new clubs next season. With Schalke this year, the midfielder appeared in 25 contests (24 starts) in which he garnered one goal on 32 shots (10 on target), two assists and 55 tackles.
JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dedryck Boyata - Pictured in training Boyata (undisclosed) was pictured in training Wednesday ahead of Saturday's opener against Russia.
Impact Boyata appears to be good for the opener after missing Belgium's last friendly due to some soreness. If all is well, he could be considered to start Saturday, as his main competition for the back line are a few aging players who are unlikely to start all three matches in group stages.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dedryck Boyata - Misses Sunday friendly Boyata didn't train Saturday and was left out of Sunday's friendly against Croatia because of an unknown issue. "With him it was more as a precaution, but we also have to investiga...
Impact Boyata has less than a week to recover for Saturday's opener and his status should be monitored, mainly because Belgium's back line may be where they struggle most in this tournament, composed of a lot of older players. Boyata battled a lengthy thigh injury this past season, but he was healthy over the final month and that led to his inclusion for the Euros.
JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Schwolow - Beaten twice in season finale Schwolow allowed two goals while making two saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Hoffenheim.
Impact Schwolow allowed two second half goals as Hertha blew a one goal lead to drop all three points. The keeper ends the year allowing 39 goals in 26 league starts, while his two saves upped his season total to 69.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vladimir Darida - Scores first goal of season Darida scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal) and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Hoffenheim.
Impact Darida found the back of the net in the 43rd minute, scoring the opening goal of the match. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder, while his four shots and two chances created were both team-high totals in the loss.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Plattenhardt - Assists with lone chance created Plattenhardt had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing six times (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Hoffenheim.
Impact Plattenhardt set up Vladimir Darida in the 43rd minute, assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the second of the season for the wide man, coming from his lone chance created, while his six crosses led Hertha in the loss.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Matheus Cunha - Signs one-year extension Cunha (ankle) agreed to extend his time with Hertha Berlin an additional year Thursday.
Impact Cunha will miss the season finale due to his ankle problem but ends the year having logged 27 matches for the club in which he racked up seven goals on 70 shots (35 on target), four assists, 110 crosses (33 accurate) and 70 corners. Heading into the 2021-22 campaign, the forward should continue to serve as the primary corner taker, making him a top-end fantasy target.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodi Lukebakio - Eligible for finale Lukebakio served his one-match suspension for his red card against Schalke on March 12 and will be available versus Hoffenheim on Saturday.
Impact Lukebakio game into that clash with Shalke as a substitute but still managed to pick up a pair of yellow cards in just 30 minutes on the pitch. With the forward available, he should be in the mix for the starting XI and could offer solid fantasy value as a top attacking option.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sami Khedira - Retiring from sport Khedira announced his retirement from professional competition after the season.
Impact Winning the World Cup, the Champions League and multiple league titles between time in Germany, Spain and Italy is a proper career for one of Germany's recent generation of talented midfielders, and that's exactly how Khedira bows out of professional sport. The past year may not have been as ideal for Khedira as he didn't play in the fall of 2020 for Juventus and only made eight appearances for Hertha Berlin in 2021, and after missing the last three matches, Khedira has decided to call time after the final game of the season.
MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Torunarigha - Facing one-match ban Torunarigha earned his fifth yellow card of the season and will be suspended against Hoffenheim on Saturday.
Impact Torunarigha was limited to just 14 appearances (11 starts) this season in which he recorded 52 clearances, 15 interceptions and four shots (one on target). If he can stay healthy next season, the defender should be a mainstay in the starting XI though his offensive upside remains limited, making him a mid-range fantasy option at best.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vladimir Darida - Available against Hoffenheim Darida is eligible to play versus Hoffenheim on Saturday after serving his one-match suspension.
Impact Darida had been booked in three straight matches which led to his yellow-card accumulation ban. With the midfielder available, he should be in the mix for a spot in the starting XI but will likely fill a more defensive role, making him a low-end fantasy option.
MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Ascacibar - Makes four tackles in draw Ascacibar made four tackles (three won) during Saturday's scorless draw against Koln.
Impact Ascacibar was very active in the middle of the park, leading Hertha in tackkes and helping his side to withstand some stretches of heavy pressure from the opposition. The midfielder started four times over the last six matches, racking up 16 tackles in these contests. He'll try to finish the season in style during next Saturday's visit to Hoffenheim.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Omar Alderete - Makes six clearances in draw Alderete made six clearances, one interception and one block while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Koln.
Impact Alderete started for the third time over the last four matches and once again thrived at the heart of the defense, pacing his side in clearances and being key for his side to withstand some stretches of heavy pressure. The centre back will try to close the season in a high note during next Saturday's visit to Hoffenheim.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mathew Leckie - Huge defensive output in draw Leckie made four clearances and five interceptions while suffering two fouls during Saturday's scoreless draw against Koln.
Impact Leckie and his teammates couldn't produce anything on the offensive end as Hertha was completely dominated by the opposition. On the other hand, the winger made up for that with some huge defensive contributions, with season highs in both clearances and interceptions, to help his side to shut the opposition down. Leckie started back-to-back games for the first time this season and will try to remain productive during next Saturday's visit to Hoffenheim.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Schwolow - Keeps clean sheet in draw Schwolow made four saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Koln.
Impact Schwolow had another great performance for Hertha, making at least two huge saves, one at each half, to shut the opposition down. Over his last four starts, the goalkeeper kept three clean heets, made 14 saves and conceded only one goal. He'll try to keep it up for next Saturday's season finale, a visit to Hoffenheim.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Schwolow - Concedes once in win Schwolow failed to register a save against Schalke on Wednesday while giving up one goal but still managed to earn the win.
Impact It was the fifth time this season Schwolow made zero saves in a match. On the year, the keeper has earned seven clean sheets, his highest total since 2017-18 when he was with SC Freiburg. He'll look to pick up another shutout in Saturday's clash with FC Koln.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Javairo Dilrosun - Records four shots Dilrosun registered four shots against FC Schalke on Wednesday but failed to put any efforts on target.
Impact It was just the fourth start of the season for Dilrosun in 11 appearances in which he recorded eight shots (one on target), nine crosses (two accurate) and five tackles (three won). With Vladimir Darida and Dodi Lukebakio both out due to suspension, Dilrosun should maintain his spot in the starting XI versus Koln on Saturday.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
