Curve knowledge: Facts about #BSCPRM:

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

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)

The lineup ultimately sorts itself out. We have exactly 18 outfield players—and these 18 will also belong to the squad. There is still a bit of time to decide who gives us the best chance of three points. But: we do not waste minutes.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

The boys supported each other, celebrated little things together – that was great, and that’s what we need to take with us: We need to bring this energy to the field consistently.

— Head coach Stefan Leitl at the press conference regarding the upcoming task.

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.