Hertha BSC's Leitl Suspended with Assistant Mijatovic Taking Over, While Eintracht Frankfurt's New Coach Riera Wins Early Praise

Hertha BSC will face Hannover with an interim head coach as Stefan Leitl is suspended for the match due to his fourth yellow card of the season. This suspension, triggered under DFB regulations for team officials receiving four cautions, means Leitl will miss the crucial Zweitliga fixture where Hertha aims to maintain its promotion hopes. Assistant coach André Mijatovic, a former Hertha player and close friend of Leitl, will step in. The pair have a strong professional bond, having worked together at Ingolstadt, Fürth, and Hannover, as well as sharing an apartment in Berlin. Leitl has already been sharing his tactical plans with Mijatovic ahead of the game.

In a significant squad move, Josip Brekalo is set to make his starting debut, replacing Marten Winkler. Leitl has expressed optimism about Brekalo's impact, emphasizing his unique qualities in technical skill and goal-scoring ability that the team previously lacked.

Meanwhile, over at Eintracht Frankfurt, new head coach Albert Riera has quickly impressed after just a few days in charge. Sport director Markus Krösche praised Riera's clear communication and the visible progress the team has made under his leadership, signaling optimism for the club's future success. Riera’s fresh approach and strategic vision are being welcomed by the club's management as they look ahead to achieving their goals.

With Hertha navigating an unexpected coaching shift for a pivotal match and Eintracht Frankfurt energized by a promising new coach, German football is witnessing swift leadership changes that could shape these teams’ fortunes this season.