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Diego Demme Completes First Full Hertha Team Session After Dizziness Layoff

The 34-year-old’s reintegration follows recurring post–head-impact symptoms, with coaches stressing a patient path to match selection.

Overview

  • On March 4, Demme finished his first complete group session of 2026, joining all drills and a Jung-vs-Alt scrimmage in Berlin.
  • He worked alongside Leon Jensen in double‑six exercises and was greeted by captain Fabian Reese with a "Welcome back, Junge!" after a promising play.
  • Head coach Stefan Leitl has declined to provide a public diagnosis and underscored Demme’s health, signaling he will need more time before starting XI consideration.
  • Since a head impact in late summer 2024, Demme has faced bouts of dizziness, headaches and visual issues, missing the January Algarve camp and appearing in 35 of 65 possible matches.
  • Long-term rehab teammates Maurice Krattenmacher and Niklas Hildebrandt also rejoined group training, expanding Hertha’s options in sessions.