Hertha BSC wins again, but defensive concerns grow before the start of the season!

Hertha BSC wins again, but defensive concerns grow before the start of the season!

An exciting test match took place in the amateur stadium on Tuesday evening, in which Hertha BSC defeated TSV Havelse 3-2. This victory marks the third in a row for the Berliners, who previously eliminated Ludwigsfelder FC 3-0 and BFC Dynamo 6-0 Picture reported. In front of 2,276 spectators, the team put on a rousing performance, but also had to struggle with defensive problems that were likely to cause concern among those responsible.

Before the start of the season on August 1st against Schalke 04, Hertha is faced with several injuries in defense. Pascal Klemens had to undergo ankle surgery, while John Brooks and Deyovaisio Zeefuik are struggling with torn calf fibers. In addition, Linus Gechter is suspended for the start of the league. Despite these challenges, coach Stefan Leitl was optimistic and lined up the team in the classic 3-4-2-1 system.

Powerful offense, weak defense

During the course of the game there were both bright spots and dark sides. In the first half, Hertha fell behind right from the start when Lorenzo Paldino scored after just 47 seconds. But Fabian Reese, who is now in outstanding form, didn't let the team down and scored a penalty to make it 1-1 (22nd minute). Shortly afterwards he scored the second goal in the 35th minute with a beautiful header from a cross from Maurice Krattenmacher.

In the second half, coach Leitl changed completely and provided a breath of fresh air. Tim Hoffmann took over the central defensive position, supported by Marton Dardai and Gechter. Sebastian Grönning, who put in a strong performance, then scored the decisive 3-2 and secured Hertha the victory.

Preparation for the new season

The test matches are of great importance for the teams as they not only improve the fitness of the players, but also give the coach the opportunity to try out different formations and tactics. Newcomer Michael Cuisance, who wore his shirt number 10 and, together with debutants like Grönning, brought a breath of fresh air, received particular attention. rbb24 emphasizes that despite their strong dominance in the game, Hertha were often weak in finishing, which they urgently need to remedy as the season progresses.

Football also places high demands on the players, which puts a lot of strain on the body. To prevent injuries, effective training programs based on current scientific evidence should be implemented. The sports doctors' newspaper points out that preventive measures such as neuromuscular training, targeted exercises and a balanced diet are crucial to minimize the risk of injury.

The next few weeks will determine how well Hertha has prepared for the start of the season and whether they can get their defensive problems under control. A strong performance against Schalke will be extremely important for the team to get a positive start to the new season.