Curve knowledge: Facts about #BSCFCN:

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 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

I don't think Hertha will sit back against us, give us the ball, and operate from a defensive pressing. It will probably be exactly like this: two teams that are prepared to press high and defend intensely. Then it's about solving these one-on-one situations, getting in behind, and beating this counter-press. We have trained that. Now we have to show that we can actually implement it.

— Frank Schmidt, Heidenheim's head coach, ahead of the match against Hertha BSC (2. Bundesliga, 2026/27 season)

We have it in our own hands and the team is capable of performing under pressure. I am already optimistic.

— Petrik Sander, Magdeburg's coach, after the match in Franken

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

We have been very critical of ourselves in the recent re-analysis and addressed things that we simply have to do better. There is now an important game ahead in which we want to take three points and make up for the last defeat.

— Stefan Leitl, head coach, press conference before the match against Eintracht Braunschweig

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

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.

We have the expectation of ourselves to win in Berlin – that’s how we approach every game.

— Captain Kenan Karaman before the match against Hertha.

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.

It is a brutal loss for us. Now there are guys who were perhaps intended for other roles before the season, in a position to grow and we support them.

— Stefan Leitl at the press conference before the match.

There are new teams, it is a different time. For us, just like back then, it is an important game in which we should score points.

— Stefan Leitl about the upcoming match against FC Nürnberg.

It's not about positions or formations, but about how we present ourselves as a team.

— Stefan Leitl, head coach of Hertha BSC, emphasizes the importance of team performance ahead of the match against Hannover 96.