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FCA head coach Enrico Maaßen made three changes to the team that lost 3-1 at home to 1. FC Köln last time out. Tomáš Koubek replaced the injured Rafał Gikiewicz in goal and Mads Pedersen returned from suspension. Felix Uduokhai made his comeback from injury to start alongside Maximilian Bauer and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw in defence.

“I remember that we won a lot of games to start the season – but we played terribly. It really wasn’t good when you consider the incredible quality of players Bayern had back then.”

Sandro Schwarz announced the same starting eleven for matchday 27 on Saturday evening that picked up a point against Freiburg a week earlier. The five in midfield around Prince Boateng were in front of a back three of Filip Uremović, Marc Kempf and Márton Dárdai, with Wilfried Kanga and Dodi Lukébakio starting in attack. Marco Richter (yellow card suspension) and Stevan Jovetić (calf problems) returned to the squad. For RB Leipzig, Kevin Kampl and Emil Forsberg replaced the injured Konrad Laimer and Dani Olmo, who both started in their cup match.

There is always increased tension when two Bundesliga teams meet that are next to each other in the table, even more so when it is at the foot of the table. The ‘Old Lady’ take on FC Schalke 04 for three crucial points under the light at the Gelsenkirchener Arena on Friday night (20:30 CEST). Three points that are important, but not decisive on their own, as Sandro Schwarz suggested in the press conference ahead of the game. “We know the situation in the table and where we’re starting from, but we have to focus on the way we play with seven games still ahead of us. Still, it is a very important game and an enormous chance. We need stability on the pitch, have to put up a fight and channel our emotions properly, said the head coach. Benjamin Weber also emphasised the important of these things. “I’m expecting a certain aggression from both sides. In such a heated atmosphere, it will be even more important to focus on ourselves and stay concentrated,” said Hertha’s sporting director. herthabsc.com has summarised what Schwarz and sporting director Benjamin Weber had to say on…

All registered clubs have the chance to participate in the TSG Summer Games. We will visit one of your training sessions, where you can earn points and prove your skills across a total of four different mini-challenges. The top three teams from each age group will then qualify for the grand finale at PreZero Arena, where, in addition to various sports, great prizes and a versatile supporting programme involving club mascot Hoffi, the HOFFEXPRESS and interactive offers for young and old await the lucky participants. All teams taking part will also go into a draw for the chance to win a special prize.

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