Let's Conquer the Second League: Hertha's Leitl Insists on Iron Fist Against Münster
Demands Mentality Change in Münster by Herthas Leitl - Advocates for a Mindset Opposed to Münster, According to Hertha Leitl
While football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the upcoming season, Hertha BSC is determined to set the stage with a spectacular finish to the current campaign. "We aim for a massive series, not a small one," snarled head coach, Stefan Leitl, ahead of the upcoming clash against Preußen Münster on Friday (6:30 PM/Sky).
Hertha is riding high on an eight-game unbeaten streak and has been on a roll recently. Leitl had previously set a goal of three victories to reach 49 points, one more than last season, following the 1:0 win against SpVgg Greuther Fürth last weekend. After the Westphalian showdown, Hertha returns home to host Hannover 96, Leitl's former club.
Gaffer Leistner to stand down for a game
When they lock horns with the Lower Saxony team, Hertha eyes the prize of a ten-game unbeaten run and plans to carry the momentum gained over the past weeks into the new season. But first, Leitl wants to secure points against the newly-promoted Münster side, which clinched a 5:0 away victory against promotion-chasing 1. FC Magdeburg last Friday, post a coaching change.
"A coaching switch always raises emotions, Münster needs points to stay afloat," spat Leitl about the 16th-placed team. The 47-year-old remains full of confidence in his troops: "We need to keep our heads in the game and stick to what we're good at."
However, the coach will be missing ten players, including suspended Toni Leistner. The defensive leader is serving a suspension, but Leitl has already lined up alternatives and trained them during sessions.
Enrichment Insights:Hertha BSC has played 32 games this season, winning 12, drawing 7, and losing 13[3][5]. This puts them in 11th place in the 2. Bundesliga with 43 points, having scored and conceded 48 goals each, resulting in a goal difference of 0[3][5]. Their recent form displays a bit of unpredictability, with victories against SSV Ulm and Darmstadt 98 tempered by losses to Köln and Karlsruher SC[5]. They are gearing up for crucial games against top-tier teams, which will significantly impact their league standings and promotion prospects[6]. Coach Leitl is aiming for an improvement in performance to secure a better league position[6].
- Despite the forthcoming season, Hertha BSC aims to end the current campaign with a strong performance, as stated by coach Stefan Leitl, who intends to secure points against Preußen Münster, following their 5:0 victory in the European leagues.
- Leitl, the gaffer, has previously set a goal of reaching 49 points, surpassing last season's tally, with three more victories required.
- To maintain their winning streak, Leitl will field alternative players, due to the suspension of Toni Leistner, who usually leads the defense.
- Leitl emphasized the importance of keeping a level head, focusing on their strengths, and paying attention to the intense emotions that may arise after Münster's coaching switch, considering their current 16th-place position in the league.
