Overview
- Kleindienst stepped in as a DAZN co-commentator during the Ricardo Pietreczko vs. Andreas Harrysson match at Alexandra Palace.
- He described his knee issue as unfortunate but not serious and said he hopes to return to football in late January or February.
- Borussia Dortmund’s Maximilian Beier was also heard on the DAZN coverage during the same evening session.
- Pietreczko lost 2–4 to Sweden’s debutant Harrysson, exiting the tournament in the third round.
- DAZN’s use of the active footballer was a voluntary, one-off addition that underscores broadcasters’ growing openness to guest voices.