Enigma persists over the performer in Hertha's striking squad
Going for Gold: Hertha's Hunt for a Striker Intensifies
Hertha BSC finds itself in a tricky situation, struggling without their star strikers! The departure of Derry Scherhant (7 goals), Florian Niederlechner (6 goals), and Smail Prevljak (1 goal) has left a gaping hole in their attack, resulting in a staggering 14 league goals being lost.
According to the blueprint of Stefan Leitl, Hertha's head coach (47), the preseason plan aimed to field a formidable duo alongside Fabian Reese, with Sebastian Grönning and Luca Schuler battling for the second striker spot. However, Schuler's mysterious hip injury and an uncertain return timeline have thrown a spanner in the works.
A Mystery Injury, A Frustrated Coach
Sidelined for two and a half months, Schuler's comeback remains unexplained and uncertain, leaving the coach perplexed! Despite his absence, Schuler cannot even participate in basic team training exercises, making a prognosis nearly impossible.
Desperately Seeking a New Number Nine
The situation leaves Hertha BSC in dire need of a new center forward to reinforce their attack. Leitl has made it clear that further reinforcements are required to boost their quality and chances of success in the Bundesliga promotion mission.
A Missed Opportunity?
In a potential missed chance, Hertha brushed aside the opportunity to re-sign striker Haris Tabakovic from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Salary squabbles hampered negotiations, with Tabakovic enjoying a successful 2023/24 2. Bundesliga stint with Hertha, scoring an impressive 22 goals. Hoffenheim, on the other hand, sought to offload him, but Hertha's unwillingness to meet his financial demands scuppered the deal[1].
As of late June 2025, no other confirmed center forward transfers to Hertha have been reported, with the only recent confirmed news being the signing (or contract renewal) of defender Toni Leistner[2]. The departure of promising talent Ibrahim Maza to Bayer Leverkusen earlier this year could further intensify the need to bolster Hertha’s striking options[4].
With the new season dawning, Hertha BSC is on the hunt for a new center forward to spearhead their attack and push for promotion. The search for a viable replacement continues as they strive to overcome this striker's trap.
In light of the missing strikers and the gap in scoring, Hertha BSC needs a new sports-analysis of their attack to identify potential additions, possibly in the form of football players who can fill the position.
Expressing frustration over Schuler's mysterious injury and uncertain return, Stefan Leitl is intensifying his search for a sports-analysis specialist to help him analyze and recruit a center forward that could potentially replicate Schuler's performance and boost their chances in the Bundesliga promotion mission.
