HERTHA BERLIN NEWS

Dodi Lukebakio - Active despite huge defeat Lukebakio registered three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 5-0 defeat versus Wolfsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 30th minute.

Impact Hertha looked outmatched Tuesday, but Lukebakio at least had a busy performance and salvaged his fantasy day by being the most active player on the attack for the losing side. Lukebakio has five goals over his last nine appearances and should remain in the XI when Hertha takes on Union Berlin on Saturday.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Christensen - Beaten five times Tuesday Christensen registered two saves and allowed five goals in Tuesday's 5-0 defeat against Wolfsburg.

Impact This was a game to forget for Christensen, though to be fair, he had little to no responsibility in the fact that his side conceded five times. Things won't get easier for him with a matchup against Union Berlin on the horizon this weekend.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chidera Ejuke - Late March return possible Ejuke (knee) is expected to be out until the end of March, Bild.de reports.

Impact Ejuke is expected to be out long-term with a knee injury that has already ruled him out to open the second half of the Bundesliga. Bild reports that Ejuke could be sidelined for more than eight weeks, likely giving Dodi Lukebakio a long-term role in the starting XI.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodi Lukebakio - Returning from suspension Lukebakio will be available for selection in Tuesday's clash against Wolfsburg after returning from suspension.

Impact Lukebakio missed Saturday's defeat against Bochum with a suspension for yellow card accumulation, but he will be eligible to return to the pitch on Tuesday. He had started every single Bundesliga match for Hertha heading into last weekend, scoring seven goals either from the right wing or a front-two.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Union Berlin flying, Hertha Berlin floundering in Bundesliga

Union Berlin has come from behind to beat Hoffenheim 3-1 and rise to third in the Bundesliga

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marco Richter - Whips in 13 crosses Richter took two off target shots, crossed 13 times (one accurate) and created a chance during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Bochum.

Impact Richter was held off the scoresheet despite being one of the main creators for Hertha on Saturday. The wide man had a set piece monopoly of all six corner kick opportunities, leading a team-high 13 crosses. For the season Richter has three goals and two assists while starting in just six of his 13 appearances.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suat Serdar - Nets goal from bench Serdar scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Bochum.

Impact Serdar entered the match in the 64th minute and scored Hertha's lone goal in the 87th. The goal was the fourth of the season for the midfielder, the second most on the team, as he's made 15 appearances and 13 starts.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Christensen - No saves in one sided loss Christensen allowed three goals without making a save during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Bochum.

Impact Christensen conceded two first half goals and one in the second as Hertha dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 25 goals in 16 league starts while his save total remained at 41 for the season.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stevan Jovetic - Out with muscle injury Jovetic is not in the match day squad to face Bochum on Saturday due to a muscle strain.

Impact Jovetic misses out on the Bundesliga return after suffering the injury in the buildup to the match. The attacker has scored just once while providing two assists in eight appearances for Hertha.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jessic Ngankam - Could be available at weekend Ngankam (knee) was not listed in Hertha's injury report ahead of Saturday's clash against VfL Bochum.

Impact Ngankam is yet to play for Hertha this season since suffering a serious knee injury in the summer, but for the first time this campaign he is not listed as injured heading into Saturday's match, meaning he might be available to feature versus Bochum.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Plattenhardt - Could be available Saturday Plattenhardt (thigh) was not listed in Hertha's injury report ahead of Saturday's clash against VfL Bochum.

Impact Plattenhardt picked up a thigh injury in Hertha's last game before the World Cup break back in November, but he seems to have recovered and should be available to start once again at left-back versus Bochum.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Mittelstadt - Extends contract with Hertha Mittelstadt has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract extension with Hertha Berlin, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Mittelstadt has been used a little sparingly this season behind Marvin Plattenhardt at left-back with just seven Bundesliga appearances (two starts), and he's on track to finish with his lowest amount of playing time since 2017/18. But the 25-year-old has now signed on with Hertha through the 2026/27 campaign as he's been with the club for more than a decade already.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Niederlechner - Move to Hertha brought forward Niederlechner's agreement to join Hertha Berlin from FC Augsburg was originally intended to begin in the summer, but the club announced Wednesday that the move has been pushed forw...

Impact Niederlechner posted 27 goals and 14 assists in the Bundesliga since joining Augsburg in the summer of 2019, and the 32-year-old was on track for his best season since 2019/20 in this campaign with four goals in 14 appearances (10 starts) up front. He's now moving to Berlin, where he will be challenging Wilfried Kanga and Stevan Jovetic for one or two starting striker spots, though he won't be available quite yet for Saturday's clash against Bochum.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stevan Jovetic - Goal, assist in friendly Jovetic scored once and assisted during Monday's 7-1 friendly win over The Villages SC.

Impact Jovetic got on the scoresheet early and seemed to be moving well on his hip. With Chidera Ejuke dealing with a knee issue and Davie Selke departing the club there could be an immediate starting role on the cards for Jovetic in the second half of the Bundesliga.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chidera Ejuke - Ruled out for opener Ejuke (knee) will miss the opening match of the Bundesliga against Bochum, Hertha announced Monday.

Impact Ejuke reportedly suffered a knee ligament injury and is set for a spell on the timeline. The forward has been ruled out against Bochum, and could be out long-term depending on the severity of the injury. Dodi Lukebakio will be a nailed-on starter in Ejuke's absence.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin-Prince Boateng - Active in friendlies Boateng (knee) is active for Hertha's January friendlies and took full part in team training, the club announced.

Impact Boateng played a small role off the bench in the final match before the World Cup break, before aggravating a knee issue. The midfielder appears fully fit and available as Hertha kick off the second half of the Bundesliga during a Saturday trip to Bochum.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chidera Ejuke - Injures knee in friendly Ejuke suffered ligament damage in his knee during Saturday's club friendly against Eintracht Braunschweig, Hertha Berlin announced Monday.

Impact Ejuke is out "for the time being," according to the club, but he still has a few weeks to recover before the league resumes on Jan. 21. Ejuke has assisted three goals in 15 Bundesliga appearances (nine starts) mostly from the left wing since joining Hertha on-loan in the summer.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jessic Ngankam - Training individually Ngankam (knee) trained individually, Hertha announced during their January camp.

Impact Ngankam continues to recover from a long-term knee injury. The forward is targeting a return when the second half of the Bundesliga kicks off in late January.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stevan Jovetic - Returns to full training Jovetic (hip) took full part in team training, Hertha announced.

Impact Jovetic returned to training before the Christmas break and is on track to make a full return for the second half of the Bundesliga. Myriad injuries caused issues for Jovetic in the first half, though if he can stay fully fit Jovetic would likely be a consistent part of the first team.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marton Dardai - Returns from illness Dardai (illness) returned to full training during Hertha's Winter program.

Impact Dardai is back in full training during the Winter program. The defender made seven appearances but just one start in the first half of the season, totaling just 177 minutes. Dardai will hope to find more playing time in the second half of the Bundesliga.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

US firm agrees to buy stake in German soccer team Hertha

A U.S. investment firm has agreed on a deal to buy investor Lars Windhorst’s majority stake in Bundesliga soccer club Hertha Berlin

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin-Prince Boateng - Picks up knee issue Boateng (knee) is not training with Hertha due to a knee injury, according to kicker.de.

Impact Boateng is out of training due to a knee injury and has resumed a rehab program. The midfielder has been plagued by injuries of late with Hertha, failing to make more than 10 starts in a season since joining the club. Boateng will hope to bounce back to full fitness before a Jan. 21 clash with Bochum to kick off the second half of the Bundesliga.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Plattenhardt - Expected to return in training Plattenhardt (thigh) is expected to return to training before Hertha go on break on Dec. 7, according to kicker.de.

Impact Plattenhardt is expected to make a return before Hertha break for the Winter break. The defender should have more than enough time to fully recover and return to full fitness before the Bundesliga re convenes in January.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Pekarik - Falls out of contention Pekarik made one appearances in the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Pekarik has been a nailed-on part of the Hertha first team throughout his career but has seemingly fallen behind Marc-Oliver Kempf in the pecking order. Pekarik has made just a single appearance for seven minutes heading into the Winter break, and barring injuries ahead of them on the depth chart, seems set for a rotational role.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Uremovic - Falls out of starting role Uremovic made seven appearances (all starts) in the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Uremovic joined Hertha from Rubin Kazan in the Summer, and started seven of the first eight matches before picking up an injury. Agustin Rogel has stepped into the starting XI in Uremovic's place, and has held onto the starting role even with Uremovic back to full fitness.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE