Growing personal worries surface at Hertha BSC, yet confidence persists
Hertha BSC Seeks First Home Win Against Karlsruher SC
Hertha BSC, fresh off improvements under new coach Stefan Leitl, are preparing for their first home game of the new second division season against Karlsruher SC. Despite the optimism, the club has struggled with a home complex that has persisted over the years.
The home stadium for the Berlin-based club is far from sold out for the upcoming match. This could be due to a variety of reasons, such as team performance issues, high ticket prices, lack of fan enthusiasm, or competition with other events. However, with 60,000 spectators expected, there is still an opportunity for Hertha BSC to win their first home game of the season.
Leitl is eager for a first win and wants to make a statement in the game against KSC. The coach has been addressing the club's home weakness, implementing tactical adjustments and motivational efforts to boost player confidence.
The extent of Diego Demme's participation is uncertain, but Leon Jensen, a former Karlsruhe player, is an option for Hertha BSC as they consider alternatives due to Demme's dizziness. If Jensen plays, it would be his Hertha BSC home debut against his former club.
Last season, Hertha BSC had the worst home record in the second Bundesliga, collecting ten more points away than in Berlin. However, by the end of the previous season, the club had improved their home record from six to 17 points. Under Leitl's leadership, Hertha BSC collected another ten points in the seven subsequent home games.
Stefan Leitl's debut as Hertha BSC coach was on the 23rd matchday of the previous season, earning a point in a goalless draw against Nuremberg. He is optimistic about Hertha BSC's chances against KSC, despite several injuries to key players like Marius Gersbeck, Luca Schuler, Paul Seguin, John Anthony Brooks, Pascal Klemens, Tim Goller, and Michael Karbownik.
Dawid Kownacki is also expected to start, and Linus Gechter is set to return to the starting lineup after serving his suspension. Leitl might even wish for a rainbow against Karlsruher SC, hoping for a bright start to the new season at home.
Despite the unsold tickets and the club's home complex, the spirit at Hertha BSC remains high. The team is determined to improve their home performance this season, as Leitl has mentioned, to target promotion.
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[1] In light of the upcoming match between Hertha BSC and Karlsruher SC, fans are advised to purchase their tickets soon of a kind used for European-leagues and football matches, as ticket sales are expected to near capacity despite the club's persistent home complex.
[2] As the first home game of the new second division season approaches, sports enthusiasts are keeping a close eye on the Premier-League contender Hertha BSC, with a particularly interesting match ahead against Karlsruher SC.
