Overview
- A Eurowings BER–Faro flight was canceled due to winter weather, with the team and 62 stranded supporters later flown by charter to Portugal around midnight after a delay of more than seven hours.
- Sunday’s first on‑site session ran roughly 45 minutes with passing drills and light acclimatisation work.
- Deyovaisio Zeefuik missed the opener with an infection, while Diego Demme remained in Berlin due to recurring dizziness linked to previous head injuries.
- Dawid Kownacki is recovering from illness and is expected to link up with the squad in Portugal.
- Hertha plan multiple sessions through January 10, including a friendly against Standard Liège, with Leitl emphasizing tactical nuances, strong conditions and team cohesion.