HERTHA BERLIN NEWS

Tolga Cigerci - Attempts seven crosses Cigerci had one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Mainz.

Impact Cigerci attempted four crosses across his first five appearance as a member of Hertha BSC Berlin. But against Mainz, he nearly tripled his cross tally, which went up from four to 11. That is a significant but surprising improvement from Cigerci, who is expected to be a defensive or central midfielder if his latest logs are any indication of what is to come.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Plattenhardt - Eight crosses, no assist Plattenhardt recorded eight crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Mainz.

Impact Plattenhardt attempted 12 crosses across Hertha BSC Berlin's first two games of March. He continues to be without an assist since Nov. 12, before the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Christensen - Two saves, one goal allowed Christensen had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Mainz.

Impact Christensen saved shots by Anton Stach and Karim Onisiwo. But without doing much else, the goalkeeper allowed a goal from Ludovic Ajorque. Christensen will try to redeem himself at 1899 Hoffenheim next Saturday.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miami-based 777 Partners takes 64.7% stake in Hertha Berlin

Miami-based investment group 777 Partners has completed its 64.7% majority stake takeover of Hertha Berlin

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wilfried Kanga - In squad as expected Kanga is fit and in the match day squad to face Mainz on Saturday.

Impact Kanga is good to go after training all week in his return from a toe injury. The attacker starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Kanga - Should be option for Saturday Kanga (toe) is expected to feature in the squad for Saturday's clash against FSV Mainz 05. "Willy Kanga has now trained all week. He will definitely be in the squad. We'll see if i...

Impact Kanga had sat out for the last five matches, but is healthy and will return to the squad for the weekend. He will likely feature back in the starting XI, unless there is any setback in his injury. Prior to his injury, the forward had produced two goals on 10 shots (four on target) in the last eight games.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Paul Boetius - Suffers serious training injury Boetius (shoulder) suffered a serious injury Monday and will be out multiple weeks, Hertha announced.

Impact Boetius suffered the shoulder injury Monday and will now be sidelined for multiple weeks. If the injury requires surgery it could be a season-ending injury for Boetius, though it appears the club intends to try and get the midfielder through the injury without surgery.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Kanga - Edging closer to return Kanga (toe) was seen back in team training with the club ahead of Saturday's clash against FSV Mainz 05.

Impact Kanga has been out since Feb 4 with a toe injury and is getting closer to a return to the squad after participating in team training Tuesday. He will likely start off the bench at minimum in his return, but will probably go back to the starting XI once he regains full form amid Florian Niederlechner's struggles of late.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodi Lukebakio - Converts penalty in loss Lukebakio scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and crossing once accurately during Sunday's 4-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Lukebakio found the back of the net in the 67th minute, converting a penalty to prevent a clean sheet. The goal was a team-high 10th of the season for the attacker while his 49 shots are also a team-high amount in his 22 appearances.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Christensen - Concedes twice in each half Christensen allowed two goals while making five saves during Sunday's 4-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Christensen allowed two goals in each half as Hertha dropped all three points on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 44 goals in 23 league starts while his five saves upped his season total to 54.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marton Dardai - On bench Sunday Dardai is fit and in the match day squad for Sunday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Dardai returns from a back injury in time to feature in Sunday's squad. The defender starts from the bench with Agustin Rogel starting in central defense.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Kempf - Starting against Leverkusen Kempf is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Kempf returns from an undisclosed injury in time to start against Leverkusen. The defender has helped his club keep two clean sheets in 22 appearances.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Kanga - Won't be ready against Leverkusen Kanga (toe) will not be available for selection for Saturday's match against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Kanga has not seen the pitch for over a month with a toe problem. With Florian Niederlechner struggling to score goals since his arrival from Augsburg, the forward will likely return to the lineup once healthy. He would need at minimum a full week of training before returning to the squad.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Kempf - Back to training Kempf (undisclosed) returned to full training with the squad ahead of Sunday's clash against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Kempf was forced to sub out last match with an undisclosed injury after 81 minutes of play. He has returned to training and could be an option for Sunday's game. The defender has played in every contest this season, starting each one while also totaling 90 clearances, 38 interceptions and 36 tackles (20 won).

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marton Dardai - Could play Sunday Dardai (back) has been training with the team ahead of Sunday's match against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Dardai was a late scratch Saturday with a back problem. He is likely to get another shot at starting if all goes well in training this week. However, if he is not fit to play then Agustin Rogel will get the call up against Bayer Leverkusen.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Kanga - Training with ball Kanga (toe) has been working on the grass individually Wednesday ahead of Sunday's trip to Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Kanga is still dealing with a toe problem that has forced him to miss the last four matches. He began some light individual work, but has yet to train fully with the team. This leaves him in doubt for Sunday's clash, with Florian Niederlechner likely to get the start again.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Former USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann to lead South Korea national team

Klinsmann's contract runs through the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Dodi Lukebakio - Scores goal Lukebakio scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win over FC Augsburg.

Impact Lukebakio continues to operate as a substitute. Yet, his latest logs indicate he is better off in that role. After all, Lukebakio scored twice across his last three appearances logged as a substitute. Even with the demotion, he remains a promising option heading into March.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Plattenhardt - Attempts five crosses Plattenhardt recorded five crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Plattenhardt was able to be part of Hertha BSC Berlin's starting XI again late-January. The wing-back doubled the cross tally he logged across his first three Bundesliga appearances of February.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Tousart - Records three interceptions Tousart recorded one cross (zero accurate) and four tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Though unable to log a goal or an assist as he did during both of his previous two appearances, Tousart helped Hertha BSC Berlin maintain a clean sheet by logging the team's most interceptions. He recorded a 3.0-interception average across his five appearances from Jan. 28 to Feb. 25.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Richter - Scores goal Richter scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Richter spent all of February as Hertha BSC's right midfielder, in contrast to the attacking midfielder he was across a few Bundesliga appearances logged before and after the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In his new role, he scored and logged an assist to a goal across four appearances.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Kempf - Six clearances and injury Kempf was subbed off due to injury in the 81st minute of Saturday's 2-0 win against FC Augsburg. He registered one cross (zero accurate) and six clearances before exiting the match...

Impact Along with Agustin Rogel, Kempf logged Hertha BSC Berlin's best clearance tally. Defensively inconsistent since the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he helped the team finally log a clean sheet post-tournament. Ideally for him, he will look to use Hertha BSC Berlin's latest game as the starting point of strong momentum for the team next month.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Agustin Rogel - Records assist Rogel assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Rogel served as a substitute at Borussia Dortmund on Feb. 19. But within one week, he was part of Hertha BSC Berlin's starting XI and logged an assist. Rogel contributed to the team's second goal, which Dodi Lukebakio scored.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Christensen - One-save clean sheet Christensen registered one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory against FC Augsburg.

Impact Christensen needed to save only one shot, which Mergim Berisha attempted, for his clean sheet. Currently, Hertha BSC Berlin's next game is scheduled March 5 at Bayer Leverkusen. Christensen will visit having averaged only 1.3 saves across his four February appearances.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marton Dardai - Late scratch Saturday Dardai was a late scratch from the starting XI for Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact Dardai was in the intial starting Xi before being a scratch in warm ups and replaced by Agustin Rogel. Dardai had recently returned from a knee injury, but it is currently unknown if it that was the cause of the scratch.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE