Curve knowledge: Facts about #BSCFCN:

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.

Eitschi has consistently implemented what we have given him in training. It is even more beautiful that he was rewarded with a goal against Darmstadt and also performed really well against Elversberg. It would be great if it continues like this!

— Head Coach Stefan Leitl about Julian Eitschberger at the press conference.

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.

It will be a big celebration for the fans with a great and special atmosphere. Despite all the joy and solidarity, it is a second division game for us, where we need sharpness and greed in absolute purity for the 90 minutes.

— Christian Eichner, head coach of KSC, about the upcoming match against Hertha BSC.

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.

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.

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— Coach Torsten Lieberknecht after the disappointing 0:2 loss against Eintracht Braunschweig.

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.