Impact Pekarik was ruled out Sunday with a hip injury. The defender has been a limited option even when fully fit and doesn't seem any closer to a full return to the starting XI.
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • 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
Peter Pekarik - Remains out Pekarik (hip) is ruled out for Sunday's clash with Gladbach, Hertha announced.
Stevan Jovetic - Out Saturday Jovetic (strain) wont be an option for Sunday's match against Borussia Monchengladbach.
Impact Jovetic is still working on recovery from a thigh injury, but will now miss his eighth match in a row. With Wilfried Kanga also out with a toe injury, either Florian Niederlechner or Jessic Ngankam will get the start up top for Hertha.
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wilfried Kanga - Ruled out Kanga (toe) is out for Sunday's clash with Gladbach, Hertha announced.
Impact Kanga was ruled out for Sunday's match due to his toe injury. The forward will hope to make a full return before a Sunday trip to Dortmund, though foot and toe issues always tend to become more long-term.
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jonjoe Kenny - Plays 45 minutes Kenny recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Impact Kenny was part of Hertha BSC Berlin's starting XI at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. Unfortunately for him and the team, Randal Kolo Muani logged a brace during the game's first half. Needing at least two goals across the next 45 minutes, Hertha BSC Berlin opted not to use its right-back Kenny during the second half. On the plus side, fantasy managers will not need to worry about his previous injury.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Oliver Christensen - Allows three goals Christensen registered one save and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 loss against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Impact Christensen allowed a brace from Randal Kolo Muani and an extra goal from Buta. The goalkeeper continues to struggle but will try redeeming himself when Hertha hosts Monchengladbach on Feb. 12.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wilfried Kanga - Out with toe injury Kanga is not in the match day squad to face Frankfurt on Saturday due to a toe injury.
Impact Kanga misses out on Saturday's match after coming up with the injury in the buildup. The attacker has made 17 appearances while scoring twice for Hertha.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
John Heitinga confirmed as Ajax coach until season's end
Ajax has confirmed former Netherlands international John Heitinga as the coach after firing Alfred Schreuder last weekFEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jonjoe Kenny - Active for Saturday Kenny will make the trip to Frankfurt on Saturday after returning to training this week (concussion), the team announces.
Impact Kenny is expected to make a return to the starting XI after recovering a concussion. He will take the place of Peter Pekarik, who is ruled out with a hip issue. The Englishman has recorded 14 crosses (one accurate) and 11 tackles (nine won) in the previous five matches played.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Peter Pekarik - Will sit out against Frankfurt Pekarik will not make the trip to Frankfurt on Saturday after dealing with a hip injury, Hertha announced.
Impact Pekarik has had a frustrating season overall with injuries' keeping him from the starting XI. Luckily, Jonjoe Kenny has recovered from his concussion and is expected to take Pekarik's spot in the lineup on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stevan Jovetic - Out against Frankfurt Hertha announced that Jovetic will not make the trip to Frankfurt on Saturday with a muscular issue.
Impact This will be the seventh match in a row Jovetic will miss as he continues to recover from a muscular injury. Wilfreid Kanga will continue to take over the striker position in his absence.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dong-jun Lee - Returns to Japan Lee departs from Hertha BSC and joins Japan-side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC, the club announced.
Impact Lee had a disappointing year in Germany, failing to show his full potential due to injuries and lack of form. He failed to score any goals in all competitions during his one-year in Germany.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tolga Cigerci - Returns to Hertha Cigerci has signed an 18-month contract with Hertha Berlin after transferring from Turkish side MKE Ankaragucu, the club announced Tuesday.
Impact Cigerci has spent the last six-and-a-half years in Turkey with Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Istanbul Basaksehir and Ankaragucu, scoring 12 goals with seven assists across 134 Super Lig appearances from defensive midfield in that time. The 30-year-old is now returning to Hertha, where he played 41 games in all competitions during a previous stint with the club from 2013-16.
JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jonjoe Kenny - Back in training Kenny returns to training after missing last match with an undisclosed injury, the Hertha announced.
Impact Kenny's return the starting XI is still unknown, as it is his first day back to training since missing last match against Union Berlin.
JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Agustin Rogel - Suspension served Rogel served a one-match suspension and is eligible to return for Saturday's trip to Frankfurt.
Impact Rogel was suspended for one match after picking up a fifth yellow card but is now eligible to return. Rogel could be on the bench on his return, with Filip Uremovic seeing a more consistent role in the starting XI.
JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hertha Berlin tries another new start after years of turmoil
Hertha Berlin is trying another new startJANUARY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hertha Berlin unexpectedly fires Bobic as head of sport
Hertha Berlin has fired its head of sport, Fredi Bobic, after the team lost to Union Berlin 2-0 in the city derbyJANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oliver Christensen - Concedes twice in loss Christensen conceded two goals and made one save in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Union Berlin.
Impact Christensen had a rough match Saturday, as he conceded twice and made just one save. It has been a rough stretch for the keeper, as he has conceded 10 goals in the past three games while making just three saves. It will not get much easier for him either, as he travels to Eintracht Frankfurt next Saturday who have scored 37 goals in 18 matches.
JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Richter - Four shots in loss Richter took four shots (one on target), created one chance and had four crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Union Berlin.
Impact Richter led the team in shots Saturday with four, but managed just one on frame. He also created one chance and whipped in four crosses, two of which were accurate, his most this season. He also had a decent defensive game, winning one of four tackles attempted and making two clearances. He faces another difficult matchup next Saturday as he travels to Eintracht Frankfurt Saturday who have allowed 26 goals in 18 matches.
JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodi Lukebakio - Creates two chances in loss Lukebakio created two chances and had three crosses (all accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Union Berlin.
Impact Lukebakio failed to record a shot Saturday for just the second time this season. He did create two chances though, and tied a season high of accurate crosses with three. Lukebakio has been far and away the team's most productive attacker this season, as he has seven goals and one assist in 17 appearances this season (all starts). He has not scored in the past three games, and is at risk to make it four as the team travels to Eintracht Frankfurt next Saturday, who have allowed 26 goals in 18 matches.
JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hertha Berlin bracing for high-flying Union's visit in derby
Union Berlin is flying high and Hertha Berlin is in free-fall ahead of their Bundesliga derby on SaturdayJANUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Florian Niederlechner - Expected to debut Niederlechner is expected to debut during Saturday's clash with Union Berlin, according to manager Sandro Schwarz.
Impact Niederlechner is expected to make his debut after having his moving to Hertha accelerated. The forward has made good progress integrating to the squad and with Stevan Jovetic and Chidera Ejuke both dealing with injuries, Niederlechner could see immediate playing time.
JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jonjoe Kenny - Out Saturday Kenny (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin, Hertha announced.
Impact Kenny will be sidelined for the Berlin derby as he deals with an undisclosed issue. Petar Pekarik could move into the starting XI in his place. Kenny's first chance to return is a Saturday trip to Eintracht Frankfurt the following week.
JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stevan Jovetic - Out once more Jovetic has been ruled out for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin, due to a muscular issue.
Impact Jovetic has been ruled out against Union Berlin with a muscular issue. The forward will now look to return for a Saturday trip to Eintracht Frankfurt, where he would be a major help due to the long-term issues Chidera Ejuke is struggling with.
JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Agustin Rogel - Suspended against Union Rogel will miss Saturday's clash against Union Berlin with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Rogel picked up his fifth booking of the season in Tuesday's defeat against Wolfsburg, and he will now be suspended for Saturday's match. Filip Uremovic is likely to replace him in central defense against Union.
JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kimmich scores late equalizer for Bayern Munich vs. Cologne
Bayern Munich needed a late goal from Joshua Kimmich to salvage a 1-1 draw at home against Cologne in the Bundesliga as the 10-time defending champion was left waiting for its firs...JANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
