Hertha BSC Eyes Eighth Straight Win Amid Team Unity and Improved Finances

Hertha BSC is riding a wave of success with a seven-match winning streak as they prepare to face Magdeburg in pursuit of their eighth consecutive victory. Coach Stefan Leitl stresses the importance of the entire squad, including bench players, in sustaining this momentum. He states, "My players invest a lot to live the team spirit. Everyone puts their ego aside, everyone is eager to train and really fired up for Hertha. For that, you get rewarded." The upcoming match at Berlin's Olympiastadion on Sunday at 13:30 (Sky) is critical as the team aims to climb higher than their current sixth position in the 2. Bundesliga.

Key players like Dawid Kownacki echo Leitl's sentiments about bench strength, emphasizing that "It's important that we have many players on the bench who can help the team. We need every single one!"

Beyond the pitch, Hertha’s financial situation has seen significant improvement, with the Nordic-Bond-Anleihe debt reduced from 40 million euros to 18.8 million euros after refinancing. This alleviation reduces financial pressure and allows the club to focus on performance.

Team captain Fabian Reese, also engaged in social projects in Berlin, reflected on the collective effort required for promotion, noting, "Individual overperformance alone will not lead to success in the 2. Liga." Reese looks forward to celebrating promotion with Berlin’s mayor Kai Wegner, who supports both the team and their community initiatives. Describing Hertha’s form, Reese humorously compared the team to a powerful Bentley Continental GT Speed, highlighting their current strong run.

Hertha’s blend of disciplined teamwork, financial stability, and community involvement positions them strongly as they seek to extend their winning streak and secure promotion back to the Bundesliga.