- Following the conclusion, Hansa's coach Hollerbach expressed: "Quite a chaotic situation."
Hansa Rostock's lack of victories this season, as per coach Bernd Hollerbach, is also due to the squad shuffling. "We're still in a bit of a mess. Many players coming and going," Hollerbach, coach of the third-tier football club, shared with NDR following the 1:5 defeat against second-division Hertha BSC in the DFB-Pokal's opening round on Sunday.
Rostock is currently undergoing a transformation, according to the 54-year-old Hollerbach. He hopes to have more clarity by the end of the transfer window on August 30.
After being relegated to the third tier of German football, Hansa started their campaign with two winless games. They drew 1:1 against VfB Stuttgart's second team and lost 0:1 to fellow relegated side Wehen Wiesbaden a week later. "We need to secure our first points," Hollerbach emphasized.
Hollerbach: "Fell for the trap"
"We became a tad too naive after going behind, wanted too much too soon. In the end, the scoreline was slightly more than we deserved," Hollerbach was quoted saying by the "Ostsee-Zeitung".
Rostock equalized just before halftime through new signing Albin Berisha (46th minute). However, instead of taking the lead, Hertha scored four more goals. "We were outplayed in all departments - pace, physical contests, and overall robustness," said Hollerbach, adding that the defeat was deserved. Despite the heavy loss against Berlin's rivals, Hansa fans applauded.
Saturday will see Borussia Dortmund's second team (14:00 Uhr/Magenta Sport) visiting Rostock.
The upcoming match against Borussia Dortmund's second team on Saturday is a opportunity for Hansa Rostock to secure their first points in the DFB Cup. Despite their loss to Hertha BSC, Hansa Rostock will still participate in the DFB Cup, as the DFB Cup allows teams from lower leagues to compete.
