PETER PEKARIK NEWS

Finds little playing time Pekarik made five appearances (two) starts during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Pekarik made just five appearances falling entirely out of favor. The defender went unused on the bench throughout the season making just two starts at right-back. Pekarik will likely find a larger role in the 2. Bundesliga.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Hoffenheim Pekarik is fit and in the match day squad to face Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Impact Pekarik returns from a hip injury to be a part of the squad for the first time since January. Pekarik has played just 87 minutes as a clear backup this season.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Pekarik (hip) won't be an option for Sunday's clash versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Pekarik has been injured since Feb 4 and will miss his third game in a row with a hip problem. Before his injury, the defender was not getting any minutes on the team, only starting once in three appearances with just three tackles (three won) and three clearances totaled in that span.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Pekarik (hip) was able to train individually with Hertha Berlin on Wednesday.

Impact Pekarik has missed Hertha's last two games with a hip injury, but he may now be fit enough to be questionable for Sunday's clash against Borussia Dortmund. Even when healthy, he has featured just three times in the Bundesliga this season.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Pekarik (hip) is ruled out for Sunday's clash with Gladbach, Hertha announced.

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

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

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

Busy defensively Pekarik made four tackles during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Pekarik had plenty to do Saturday, and did his work well on the right side of midfield, trying to shutdown a fiery Dortmund attack. The right-back ends the campaign with no goal contributions, the first time he's done that while playing for the Hertha first team. Pekarik is a defensively-minded full-back and offers little fantasy value due to that role.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance in win Pekarik sent in two inaccurate crosses, made three clearances, four interceptions and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Augsburg.

Impact Pekarik didn't stuff the stat sheet like Marvin Plattenhardt did on the left but was still a very solid defensive presence for Hertha, even posting a season-high four interceptions to help his side shutting the opposition down. The right back is always capable of producing defensively, but his offensive contributions will be what determine if he's good or great for fantasy purposes. Up next for Pekarik is Apr. 24 home clash against Stuttgart.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on Sunday Pekarik is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Koln.

Impact Pekarik returns after leaving Hertha's final match ahead of the winter break with a knock. The defender starts on the right fullback spot for Sunday's Bundesliga clash with Koln.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off with knock Pekarik came off the pitch during the 55th minute of Saturday's 3-2 win over Dortmund.

Impact Pekarik was brought off the pitch with a knock Saturday, the defender seemed to be in pain when coming off. It's unclear how long he will be out, but this was his first match back from injury. Pekarik will hope to heal over the winter break.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hertha beats Dortmund 3-2 to leave Bayern 9 points clear

Hertha Berlin has finally delivered the performance its long-suffering fans were waiting for by coming from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in the Bundesliga

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in starting XI Pekarik (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Dortmund.

Impact Pekarik had missed the prior two contests with an unknown issue, but he's immediately back in the XI Saturday. The right-back will produce a few crosses, but he doesn't have a ton of upside and is unlikely to get more forward against a team like Dortmund.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Mainz Pekarik (undisclosed) will be out Tuesday, against Mainz, according to Hertha Berlin.

Impact Pekarik was added to the injury report Monday though it's not clear what the injury is. The defender will hope to return Saturday, against Dortmund. He hasn't been in the starting XI recently and isn't much of a fantasy option.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund closes gap on Bayern; Union wins Berlin derby 2-0

Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus has scored late to cut the gap on Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich to a point with a 2-1 win at home over Stuttgart

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts against Wolfsburg Pekarik has been included in the starting XI for the match against Wolfsburg on Saturday.

Impact Pekarik will feature in the starting XI against Wolfsburg. The defender was uncertain to take part in the match after suffering a calf injury.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers calf issue Pekarik sustained a calf injury that kept him out of training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's clash with Wolves.

Impact Pekarik was subbed off in the 59th minute versus FC Koln on Sunday and was replaced on the pitch by Lukas Klunter. Considering Klunter featured primarily as a central defender last year, Pekarik's absence could force the club to shuffle the backline.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Hertha beats Freiburg to leave Bundesliga relegation zone

Hertha Berlin has climbed out of the Bundesliga’s relegation zone with a 3-0 win over visiting Freiburg in its second game following a coronavirus outbreak at the club

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hertha Berlin disappoints again with 1-0 loss in Bielefeld

Hertha Berlin coach Bruno Labbadia has endured an unhappy return to Arminia Bielefeld as his team’s latest bid for back-to-back Bundesliga wins ended in another defeat

JANUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Piatek helps Hertha beat 10-man Union 3-1 in Berlin derby

Hertha Berlin substitute Krzysztof Piatek has scored twice for a 3-1 win over 10-man Union Berlin in their Bundesliga derby

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hertha Berlin knocked out as German season begins with cup

Germany’s soccer season has started with an upset in the first round of the German Cup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS