All Eyes on Hertha vs. Münster: Leitl Insists on Steel-Firm Mentality
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Embarking on a strong finish to secure a steady footing for the upcoming season, Hertha BSC demands a mentally tough approach in their match against Preußen Münster. "We're gunning for a lengthy winning streak, not just a short one. Our goal is 49 points, the respect, the acknowledgement, and maintaining the great chemistry building up," said Hertha's coach Stefan Leitl, ahead of the Friday clash (6:30 PM/Sky).
Having pocketed eight straight wins, Leitl had previously mentioned the call for a trio of victories to close the season and surpass last year's tally, after clinching the 1:0 win against SpVgg Greuther Fürth last Sunday. The next battle, in Westphalia, will be followed by a showdown against Hannover 96, Leitl's former club, in their season finale.
Defense champion Leistner will serve a one-match ban in Münster. Leitl intends to end the campaign with a ten-game unbeaten streak, extending the momentum generated in the recent weeks into the approaching season. Amidst the ensemble, securing points against Münster is a priority, who recorded a resounding 5:0 away win against promotion hopefuls 1. FC Magdeburg following a coaching change.
"Naturally, a coaching update stirs up energy, and Münster needs points to secure their spot in the league," claimed Leitl about the 16th-placed team. The 47-year-old shows faith in his squad's preparation: "We'd better remain focused on ourselves and nail the moves we excel at."
However, Leitl will be missing ten players, including the suspended captain Toni Leistner. The coach has pondered over alternative strategies and has rehearsed them during training sessions.
In the ongoing 2. Bundesliga standings, Hertha is currently positioned 12th with 35 points in 28 games, while Preußen Münster, dangerously close to the relegation zone, is 15th with 27 points from the same number of encounters. Victory for either side in the upcoming match could prove vital for their respective season's endgame. As history shows, these two teams have commonly engaged in high-scoring contests, offering an enthralling spectacle.
- Stefan Leitl, the coach of Hertha BSC, emphasizes the importance of a steel-firm mentality to secure a winning streak, aiming for 49 points in the upcoming season.
- With eight straight wins, Leitl intends to secure three more victories, including the match against Preußen Münster in Westphalia, to surpass last year's tally.
- Leitl aims to end the season with a ten-game unbeaten streak, extending the momentum into the approaching season, despite the defense champion Leistner serving a one-match ban in Münster.
- Leitl acknowledges the impact of a coaching update on Münster, a 16th-placed team that needs points to secure their spot in the league, while emphasizing the need for his team to remain focused on their performance.
