Knee Injury: Zeefuik Misses Hertha's Clash Against Freiburg - Hertha BSC's defensive crisis deepens ahead of DFB-Pokal quarterfinal
Hertha BSC will face Freiburg in the DFB-Pokal quarterfinal without defender Deyovaisio Zeefuik. A knee injury suffered in their last league match has ruled him out for several weeks in a year. Meanwhile, teammate Marton Dárdai's participation remains in doubt due to ongoing hip issues.
Zeefuik's injury happened in the 14th minute of Hertha's 2. Bundesliga clash against Elversberg. After a push near the sideline, he twisted his right knee and was immediately substituted. Coach Stefan Leitl later confirmed the defender would miss multiple weeks of action.
With Zeefuik sidelined, Julian Eitschberger is set to take his place in the starting eleven. The team has not announced any further tactical changes ahead of the cup tie.
Dárdai, who has been struggling with hip problems, has returned to individual training. Early reports suggest his progress is positive, but his availability for the match remains unclear.
Hertha BSC enters the quarterfinal with at least one confirmed absence and another potential gap in defence. Zeefuik's recovery will keep him out for weeks in a year, while Dárdai's fitness will be assessed closer to kick-off. The team now looks to Eitschberger to fill the defensive void against Freiburg.
