Overview

• Hertha confirmed on Monday that 28-year-old Niklas Kolbe fractured a rib in Sunday’s draw at Darmstadt.
• The center back is listed as out until further notice, with reporting indicating a multi‑week absence that could extend to months.
• A summer arrival from SSV Ulm, Kolbe earned his first Hertha start in his fourth competitive appearance before leaving in the second half.
• He becomes the fourth defensive casualty and the second defender sidelined after John Brooks, tightening options for coach Stefan Leitl.
• Hertha have two points from their first three league games and went to Darmstadt missing eight players, highlighting the strain on depth.