DFB Cup - Accolade for Reese: "Best player in the 2nd division"
After his gala performance in the dramatic cup win against Hamburger SV, Hertha winger Fabian Reese received the highest praise from captain Toni Leistner. "He definitely identifies extremely strongly with this club. We can always use him, his power, his speed, his assists. He's the best player in the second division and we're happy to have him in the team," said Leistner after Hertha BSC's 5-3 victory in the penalty shoot-out of the DFB Cup round of 16.
The praised player himself was modest. "It's an accolade, I feel honored and have to be careful not to blush. That's for others to judge," said the 25-year-old Reese, carrying the match ball under his arm, which is usually awarded for a treble.
Reese had scored two goals in the match. "With the penalty, it was three," he said with a laugh. That's because he had also converted the decisive penalty and set up Jonjoe Kenny's 3:3. "I'll tell my children about that one day. A gigantic evening. Something very special happened in the team today," said Reese.
In sporting terms, Hertha have reached the quarter-finals of the cup for the first time since 2016. But the win is also important financially for the struggling second division club. They will receive €1,724,800 for reaching the last eight - and possibly a lucrative home game on top of that.
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- Fabian Reese's stellar performance in the DFB Cup against Hamburg led Hertha BSC Berlin to their first quarter-final appearance since 2016, bringing them closer to a potential Cup win in Germany.
- Toni Leistner, captain of Hertha BSC, commended Fabian Reese following the cup win, recognizing him as the best player in the 2nd division due to his strong club identification, power, speed, and vital assists.
- Despite the accolades, the humble Fabian Reese acknowledged the praise as an honor, expressing gratitude for the recognition while remaining modest about his contributions to the team's DFB Cup victory.
- Hertha BSC Berlin will receive a significant financial boost from their Cup win against Hamburg SV, earning €1,724,800 for reaching the quarter-finals and potentially earning more from a lucrative home game, providing much-needed support for the struggling second division club.
- Fabian Reese's influential role in the DFB Cup victory against Hamburg's Hamburger SV saw him score two goals, convert a crucial penalty, and set up Jonjoe Kenny's equalizer, making the evening a memorable and special one for the winger that he will share with his future children.
- Toni Leistner's commendation of Fabian Reese's performance in the DFB Cup extended beyond the field, as the captain suggested that Reese's impact and potential could lead to more significant honors in German soccer, potentially even earning Reese a knighthood in the future, should he continue to shine in the Bundesliga or DFB Cup competitions.
Source: www.stern.de
