Bundesliga 2 - Defense worries: Hertha threatened by loss of captain Leistner
Second division soccer team Hertha BSC are plagued by defensive worries ahead of their home match against SV Elversberg. Captain Toni Leistner, who left the game in Hanover last Friday with an injury, is in danger of being ruled out. "He wants to. But my assessment and experience is that he won't make it at the weekend," said coach Pal Dardai on Friday ahead of the game against the newly promoted side on Sunday (1.30pm/Sky).
And the first alternative in central defense is also not fully fit. Linus Gechter was absent due to illness on Thursday, but should be back in training on Friday. "If he can't, plan C, then we improvise," said the 47-year-old Hungarian. It is quite possible that the trained central defender Pascal Klemens (18) will then be moved back into the defense from the six-man position.
"Can you say where you want to play?" joked Dardai at the press conference in the direction of Hertha's homegrown player. "I don't really care. Wherever I'm put up," the 18-year-old replied, much to the delight of his coach. "Good answer," said Dardai with satisfaction.
The Hungarian warned against underestimating the opponents because of their still unglamorous name. "I know what footballers are like. I used to be one myself," said Dardai. The Saarlanders were rightly in sixth place and showed courageous soccer with strong combinations.
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- Despite the defensive concerns, Hertha BSC Berlin is preparing for their match against SV Elversberg in the 2. bundesliga, with captain Toni Leistner's injury adding to their worries.
- In the absence of both Leistner and Linus Gechter, due to injury and illness respectively, Pal Dardai, the Hertha BSC coach, is considering moving Pascal Klemens back into defense from his six-man position.
- Toni Leistner's potential absence could mean a significant blow for Hertha BSC, as they face the newly promoted side SV Elversberg in a home match at the weekend.
- In Hanover, Leistner was forced to leave the game last Friday due to injury, leaving many fans and teammates worried about his condition.
- SV Elversberg, currently in sixth place, has shown strong soccer skills with courageous combinations, and Dardai warns against underestimating them due to their still unglamorous name.
- Linus Gechter, the first alternative in central defense, had been absent due to illness on Thursday, but Dardai hopes he will be back in training on Friday.
- Hertha BSC fans can keep track of the game against SV Elversberg and all their team's updates on the Hertha BSC website or their social media accounts, including Instagram and X Bundesliga 2 table.
- The 2. bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and SV Elversberg will take place on Sunday, with Sky broadcasting the game at 1:30 PM, providing fans with the opportunity to watch from the comfort of their homes in Germany.
Source: www.stern.de
