2. Bundesliga – Gechter and Karbownik out for Hertha
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Hertha BSC has to cope with two absences: Linus Gechter suffered a shoulder injury in the match against Fortuna Düsseldorf. As the second division football club announced the day after the The 20-year-old underwent surgery on Monday as a result of the 0-2 defeat. It is unclear how long the junior national player will be out.
Shortly after the announcement of Gechter’s diagnosis, Hertha announced that defensive midfielder Michal Karbownik would also not be available. The 23-year-old Pole sustained an ankle injury against Fortuna and will have to sit out for several weeks.
Bad luck with injuries continues
Gechter collided with his teammate Deyovaisio Zeefuik after just under 30 minutes on Sunday and was left lying on the grass in pain. He was kept in a state of shock for several minutes, first on the pitch and then behind a screen next to the track.
Olympic Stadium. The injury was finally diagnosed in the hospital. Fears of a neck injury were not confirmed.
The double loss is bitter for Hertha. Together with Marton Dardai, Gechter recently formed the starting eleven of coach Cristian Fiél’s central defence. Captain Toni Leistner (34) must now step in as backup. The Hertha coach has more classic central defenders
currently not in the professional squad. Karbownik was one of the top performers at the start of the season.
After Marc Oliver Kempf left for Como 1907 in Italy, Hertha brought John Anthony Brooks back to Berlin to play defense. However, the 31-year-old injured his ankle in training and will also be out for several weeks.
The injuries to Gechter and Karbownik continue a streak of bad luck for Berlin. Fabian Reese had already torn ligaments in his ankle during the pre-season. The 26-year-old offensive player and fan favorite had to undergo surgery and has not been able to play this season. On Sunday, Reese walked through the catacombs of the Olympic Stadium with a fan scarf around his stomach and spoke to his colleagues.
Sessa returns
But Reese was not the only one to be injured in the test against Energie Cottbus, new signing Kevin Sessa also suffered a knee injury. The 24-year-old midfielder made his competitive debut for the Berlin team as a substitute in the second half against Düsseldorf. He could now quickly get more playing time due to Karbownik’s absence. The next match for Fiél will be on Saturday (1 p.m.) and will see him return to his old employer 1. FC Nuremberg.
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How will the injuries to Linus Gechter and Michal Karbownik affect Hertha BSC’s defensive lineup?
Hertha BSC Faces Double Blow: Gechter and Karbownik Out with Injuries
In a massive setback for Hertha BSC, two key players, Linus Gechter and Michal Karbownik, have been ruled out of action due to injuries sustained in the recent match against Fortuna Düsseldorf. This comes as a bitter blow to the team, which is already struggling to find its footing in the 2. Bundesliga.
Gechter’s Shoulder Injury
Gechter, the 20-year-old junior national player, suffered a shoulder injury in the 0-2 defeat against Fortuna Düsseldorf on Sunday. The injury occurred when he collided with his teammate Deyovaisio Zeefuik just under 30 minutes into the game. Gechter was left lying on the grass in pain and was kept in a state of shock for several minutes before being taken to the hospital for further diagnosis. Fortunately, fears of a neck injury were not confirmed, but the young defender underwent surgery on Monday and will be out for an unknown period.
Karbownik’s Ankle Injury
Shortly after Gechter’s diagnosis, Hertha announced that defensive midfielder Michal Karbownik would also be sidelined due to an ankle injury sustained in the same match against Fortuna. The 23-year-old Pole will have to sit out for several weeks, adding to the team’s woes.
Bad Luck Continues
This double blow is the latest in a series of unfortunate events for Hertha BSC. The team had already lost Fabian Reese to a ligament tear in his ankle during the pre-season, and Marc Oliver Kempf left for Como 1907 in Italy. To make matters worse, John Anthony Brooks, who was brought back to Berlin to strengthen the defense, injured his ankle in training and will also be out for several weeks.
Impact on the Team
The absence of Gechter and Karbownik will be deeply felt, especially in the defense. Gechter had recently formed a solid partnership with Marton Dardai in the central defense, and Karbownik was one of the top performers at the start of the season. Captain Toni Leistner will now have to step in as backup, but coach Cristian Fiél’s options are limited, with no other classic central defenders in the professional squad.
Silver Lining
Amidst the doom and gloom, there is some good news for Hertha fans. New signing
