Hertha Berlin will be missing two important players for their upcoming 2. Bundesliga fixture against Greuther Fürth. Head coach Stefan Leitl confirmed that defender Marton Dardai and forward Dawid Kownacki will both be unavailable for selection.
The match carries extra significance for Leitl, who previously managed Greuther Fürth before taking charge at the Olympiastadion. He will now face his former employers without the services of two players who could have featured in his tactical plans.
Dardai's absence removes an option from Hertha's defensive setup, while Kownacki's unavailability reduces attacking depth for the Berlin side. Both players have been part of Leitl's squad rotation throughout the current campaign.
During his pre-match media duties, Leitl also addressed questions regarding his management of vice-captain Toni Leistner. The Hertha boss stood by his decisions concerning the experienced defender, offering a defense of how he has handled the player's role within the team structure.
The fixture presents an opportunity for other members of the Hertha squad to step up and fill the void left by the absent duo. Leitl will need to find suitable replacements as his team prepares to face a Fürth side he knows well from his previous tenure.
Hertha supporters will be hoping the team can overcome these personnel setbacks and secure a positive result against Greuther Fürth. The match remains an important fixture in the 2. Bundesliga calendar for both clubs.
Based on reporting from kicker 2. Bundesliga News.