Demme lodges a complaint regarding a swindle once more.
Hertha BSC is gearing up for their second matchday of the new season, facing off against Karlsruhe SC on Sunday at 13:30 CET. The game will be live on Sky.
The Berlin-based team is still reeling from their 1:2 defeat in Gelsenkirchen in the opening match of the season. Coach Stefan Leitl is optimistic about the new season, stating, "New season, new luck."
Injuries have been a concern for Hertha BSC, with key players Diego Demme and Michal Karbownik currently unavailable. Demme has been experiencing dizziness after training, and Leitl has announced that he is likely to miss the game against Karlsruhe SC. The cause of Demme's current dizziness is under investigation, with the midfielder undergoing tests, and they are waiting for a diagnosis.
Karbownik, on the other hand, has an ankle injury, as reported in the Schalke game lineup report. No further advancements about their recovery or expected return dates have been reported as of mid-August 2025.
John Brooks, Pascal Klemens, Paul Seguin, Marius Gersbeck, and Tim Goller are also absent, while Linus Gechter has returned from suspension.
In the absence of Demme, new signing Leon Jensen could potentially replace him in the starting lineup. Jensen is described as more attack-minded than Demme, which could provide a different dynamic to Hertha's midfield.
If Kennet Eichhorn plays, he would become the youngest player ever in the second division. Eichhorn, a youth prospect for Hertha, could potentially fill the void left by Demme and Karbownik.
Last season, Hertha BSC was the worst home team in the league, winning only four times at the Olympic Stadium. However, this season, the team is a promotion favorite.
Coach Leitl rates Kennet Eichhorn stronger on the defensive midfielder position than his teenage colleague Boris Lum. With the absence of key players, Eichhorn could have a significant role to play in Hertha's bid for their first win of the season against Karlsruhe SC.
Around 60,000 fans are expected to attend the game, making it a lively atmosphere for both teams. The game promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams eager to make a strong start in the new season.
Despite the injuries of key players Diego Demme and Michal Karbownik, new signing Leon Jensen could potentially replace Demme in the starting lineup, offering a different dynamic to Hertha's midfield. In the absence of both Demme and Karbownik, young talent Kennet Eichhorn could have a significant role to play, especially considering his defensive midfielder strength, as European football leagues gear up for an exciting season.
