Overview
- Linus Gechter is ruled out of Saturday's match with a thigh injury sustained against Dynamo Dresden after an unsuccessful individual fitness test.
- Hertha visit Kaiserslautern on Saturday at 20:30 at the Betzenberg, with live coverage on RTL and Sky.
- Stefan Leitl has not named a replacement, with Deyovaisio Zeefuik a possible squad return after an ankle issue though his suitability at left back remains uncertain.
- Gechter, a center-back by trade, had recently been deployed on the defensive flank, drawing praise from Leitl for his form and energy.
- Hertha’s recent upturn includes two league wins and DFB-Pokal last-16 qualification, yet Leitl is avoiding talk of season objectives to keep attention on the next game.