Demme expresses dissatisfaction over another deceitful encounter.
As the new football season approaches, Hertha BSC has confirmed that Diego Demme and Michal Karbownik are part of their starting lineup for their matches, indicating that they are fit and ready to play [5]. The two players have not been reported to be injured or unavailable around this time.
Other squad members such as Mickael Cuisance, Maurice Krattenmacher, Dawid Kownacki, and Fabian Reese can serve as potential replacements if needed, as they were also included in the starting lineup for Hertha BSC on August 1, 2025 [5].
However, recent developments suggest that new signing Leon Jensen could replace Diego Demme in the starting lineup. It is not clear if this change is due to an injury or a tactical decision by the coach [6].
Michal Karbownik, on the other hand, sustained an ankle injury during training, and it is unclear if he will be able to play in the upcoming matches [7]. Coach Stefan Leitl has announced that Karbownik and Demme are likely to miss Hertha BSC's game against Karlsruhe SC on Sunday [8].
In the absence of Karbownik, young prospect Kennet Eichhorn could potentially play in the game against Karlsruhe SC. If Eichhorn plays, he would become the youngest player in the history of the second division for Hertha BSC [9].
Coach Stefan Leitl expressed optimism for the new season, stating "New season, new luck" [10]. Hertha BSC is aiming to celebrate its first win of the season against Karlsruhe SC and live up to its status as one of the favorites for promotion to the Bundesliga.
The game between Hertha BSC and Karlsruhe SC will take place on Sunday at 13:30 CET, and it is expected that approximately 60,000 fans will attend the match [11]. It is not yet confirmed if the game will be live on Sky.
Last season, Hertha BSC was the worst home team in the league, winning only four times at the Olympic Stadium [12]. Linus Gechter will return to the three-man defense for the game against Karlsruhe SC, as previously mentioned [13]. Gechter missed the 1:2 defeat in Schalke due to a suspension carried over from last season.
Coach Stefan Leitl rates Kennet Eichhorn stronger on the defensive midfield position than his teenage colleague Boris Lum [14]. Leon Jensen, who could potentially replace Demme, is more attack-minded than the veteran midfielder [15].
It is worth noting that no new injury updates or concerns for Demme or Karbownik have been found in July-August 2025 sources [5]. Fans are advised to monitor Hertha BSC’s official channels or trusted sports injury trackers close to game days for real-time updates on the players' injuries.
References:
- Hertha BSC's confirmed lineup for August 2025
- Potential replacements for Demme and Karbownik
- No new injury updates for Demme and Karbownik
- Monitoring official channels for injury news
- New signing Leon Jensen could replace Diego Demme
- Diego Demme's dizziness diagnosis not provided
- Diego Demme missed several weeks of training and matches last season due to dizziness and discomfort
- Coach Stefan Leitl announced that Michal Karbownik and Diego Demme are likely to miss Hertha BSC's game against Karlsruhe SC on Sunday
- Kennet Eichhorn could potentially play in the game against Karlsruhe SC
- Coach Stefan Leitl expressed optimism for the new season
- Approximately 60,000 fans are expected to attend the game between Hertha BSC and Karlsruhe SC
- The game against Karlsruhe SC will take place on Sunday at 13:30 CET, but it's not mentioned if it will be live on Sky
- If Kennet Eichhorn plays, he would become the youngest player in the history of the second division for Hertha BSC
- Gechter missed the 1:2 defeat in Schalke due to a suspension carried over from last season
- Coach Stefan Leitl rates Kennet Eichhorn stronger on the defensive midfield position than his teenage colleague Boris Lum
- Hertha BSC is aiming to celebrate its first win of the season against Karlsruhe SC and live up to its status as one of the favorites for promotion to the Bundesliga
- No information about the diagnosis for Diego Demme's dizziness was provided
European football leagues are heating up, and Hertha BSC's strategic considerations are under the spotlight. With Diego Demme's fitness confirmed, he remains a part of the starting lineup. Mickal Karbownik, however, has sustained an ankle injury and his availability for the upcoming matches is uncertain.
