Hertha's Hidden Gem Thrives Under Pressure
This weekend, Hertha BSC welcomes SV Elversberg to the Olympiastadion for a historical first. The underdogs, now sixth in the table, have managed to outpace the relegated Bundesliga side from Berlin (10th) in unexpected fashion.
Hertha's coach, Pal Dardai (47), comments, "Elversberg plays courageously and shows great teamwork. But now they've got to come to us. We really want to secure the three points in Berlin."
Surprisingly, Hertha's rugged central defender has transformed into a six-man and, remarkably, a goalscorer in their last match in Hanover (2:2)!
Affable Klemens gleams, reminiscing, "My first professional goal - that was an incredible feeling, a dream come true. I used to play as a striker when I was young, then I joined Hertha and switched to defensive play. In the U15s, I played as a six for one season, and since then, I've always been a defender."
Despite being a central defender for Germany's U19s, Hertha's coach has converted the industrious Klemens (runs an impressive 11.8 km per game!) into a starting six for the professionals in the 2nd division. Klemens' powerful performance has replaced the newly signed Andreas Bouchalakis, formerly of Olympiakos Piraeus, who was signed for 400,000 euros.
Klemens on his unforeseen role: "I'm loving every minute of it. It's a completely new experience, and I get to view the game from a different point of view. You're also under more pressure when it comes to both space and opponents. With more practice, I've become more adept at understanding the spaces."
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His on-the-ball skills are highlighted in the Hanover game statistics, where he displayed a remarkable 90% success rate in decision-making under opponent pressure. This swift reaction is essential in professional soccer.
Hertha's diamond in the rough, Klemens, continues to excel under the unrelenting pressure!
The formidable midfield enforcer (1.86 m), who first donned the blue and whites at the age of ten, is living a dream at his beloved club.
Perhaps Klemens' next dream will come true at the Olympiastadion when he secures his first goal as a homegrown talent!
- As Hertha BSC looks to secure their position in the Bundesliga 2, they're facing off against SV Elversberg in Berlin.
- In a recent interview with Regio Sport Berlin, Klemens revealed his past as a striker, indicating his versatility on the pitch.
- Though newly signed Andreas Bouchalakis was expected to fill the defensive midfield role, Klemens' impressive performance ensures he remains a key player for Hertha BSC.
- Regional sports cover the excitement surrounding this upcoming Hertha BSC vs. SV Elversberg match.
- Berlin locals eagerly anticipate the face-off between Hertha BSC and SV Elversberg, paying close attention to Klemens' performance.
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Pascal Klemens, while playing primarily for Hertha BSC II, has showcased his presence in the defensive midfield. In the 2024-2025 season, he appears in 19 matches for the club's second team in the Regionalliga. Klemens' stats show a high number of tackles and aerial duels won, underscoring his crucial defensive role. Although he is a defender for Hertha BSC II, his contributions remain essential to the team's success in the Regionalliga.
