Hertha BSC's Linus Gechter faces fresh shoulder injury scare ahead of Dynamo Dresden clash
Hertha BSC faces uncertainty over defender Linus Gechter after he picked up another shoulder injury. The 22-year-old was forced off during Germany's U21 Euro qualifier against Greece, raising concerns ahead of the club's next fixture. An MRI scan will now determine the extent of the damage, with no immediate treatment plan in place. Gechter's latest setback comes less than a year after surgery on the same shoulder. That injury, suffered in September 2023, kept him sidelined for months. He had only recently returned to regular action, starting consistently for Hertha in the second half of the season.
The defender left the field in discomfort during Germany's U21 match against Greece. With no clear diagnosis yet, the club is waiting for MRI results to assess the severity. Should Gechter be ruled out, coach Stefan Leitl may call on Pascal Klemens or Toni Leistner to fill the gap. Hertha's next game is against Dynamo Dresden on Saturday at 8:30 PM CET. The match will be shown live on RTL Nitro and Sky. Gechter's absence would be a blow, given his importance in defence since his return from injury.
The club remains cautious, with no timeline set for Gechter's recovery. His previous shoulder issue required surgery and a long layoff, so further absence could disrupt Hertha's defensive plans. The MRI results will decide the next steps for both player and team.
