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The fans' reaction has been more than understandable; we are just as dissatisfied with the situation, and this was clearly visible in the ongoing, intense training week—the team wants to meet this responsibility together, explained Jonas Meffert.

— Jonas Meffert, KSV Holstein captain, commenting on the fans' reaction and team responsibility

We did not get anything handed to us; we had to work hard. We are aware of that. The guys have so far done a very, very good job. A job that many people can identify with and that is fun. That's what we want to bring to the pitch. I hope that will work again on Sunday. If we play well, we will earn points. That is our goal.

— Stefan Leitl, head coach of Hertha BSC, on the press conference ahead of the home match against SpVgg Greuther Fürth

The team is functioning, that's the decisive thing. Everyone is fully sacrificing for this team, everyone is fully integrated into this team. The automatisms are working; the guys carry out their tasks with a lot of passion. That makes it easy for me as a coach.

— Stefan Leitl, after the press conference ahead of the match against SG Dynamo Dresden

I have maximum confidence in the squad. We will try to keep the structure of our game stable. Therefore there will be a one-for-one substitution. That means the position will be taken over in the same way and we won't shuffle players within the squad. Candidate number one for that is Pascal Klemens.

— Stefan Leitl, head coach of Hertha BSC, at the pre-match press conference ahead of the away game against VfL Osnabrück (Sept 2026).

The biggest change is the way we play football: more activity on the pitch, higher pressing moments, more courage in pressing. Step by step we have gradually moved forward. The result is great to see and gives the players and all of us even more self-confidence.

— Stefan Leitl, Hertha BSC head coach, speaking at the press conference before the clash with the Bördestädters

"The game is brutally important. We absolutely want to win; that is at the top of the agenda. We worked according to that motto throughout the entire training week. It was a short week, not easy. We also had to shake off the cup game from our bones, get rid of the fatigue, and then regain freshness"— Lars Kornetka, Braunschweig coach (BTSV football teacher), on the sideline before the match against Hertha BSC.

I expect an opponent who will offer us a more open game than in recent matches, press us higher, and present a big challenge. We need peak performances from every single player.

— Stefan Leitl, Hertha BSC head coach, at the press conference before the match with Holstein Kiel

For us, it's about winning games, which is what we are currently doing. We are in very good shape, and it would be nice to add another one on Saturday.

— Stefan Leitl, Hertha BSC head coach, speaking at the press conference ahead of the home game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern

The defeat should be a warning for us. Against Hertha we have to show a different face again and build on what has made us strong in recent weeks.

— Tim Oberdorf, defender, after the loss in Braunschweig

Uwe plays very emotional and intense football. At the same time, as a coach he also has a clear philosophy and has left traces everywhere so far. We are facing a very tough opponent. But I am still glad that we will see each other again.

— Stefan Leitl, Hertha BSC coach, on the pre-match press conference before the game against VfL Bochum

Ahead of us is a complex, yet exciting task. We want to build on the performance against Nürnberg, be a touch more focused, to concede no goals and win this game.

— Stefan Leitl, head coach of Hertha BSC, at the press conference ahead of the match against SC Preußen Münster

It is up to us to start a run like the one we had in the first half of the season. In my view, we are now playing much better football. Therefore I am convinced that this will be reflected in the results eventually to a greater extent.

— Stefan Leitl at the press conference

It's about us, not the table situation. We are going to Berlin to take three points.

— Coach Christian Titz discusses his team's motivation ahead of the match against Hertha BSC.

We put in an incredible effort, but the return is not reflected in the results. That makes me angry because the boys deserve more.

— Stefan Leitl, coach of Hertha BSC, at the press conference before the away match against SV Elversberg.

Nevertheless, we need to focus a bit more on defense – because we have conceded too many goals lately.

— Stefan Leitl at the press conference before the match against SV Darmstadt 98.

We must continue to push ourselves to the limit, then we will score points again. Of course, it is a difficult phase, but it is normal.

— DSC coach Kniat on the challenges of promotion and the importance of sticking together as a team.

It is always something special to be in Fürth. I am looking forward to this game, I am very grateful to the club and the staff there. It is also because of what we achieved together that I am now allowed to be the coach of Hertha.

— Stefan Leitl, head coach of Hertha BSC, about returning to Fürth and his gratitude for the shared past.

When you have a run like this and win games without conceding, it’s a quality that is remarkable. We have no reason to hide and want to keep up in Berlin. That’s what we take with us from this week.

— Petrik Sander, coach of FCM, discusses his team's current form ahead of the match against Hertha BSC.