Matchday 24 opens with a relegation six-pointer: Bottom club VfB Stuttgart host Hertha BSC on Friday night (20:30 CET).
Huub Stevens’ side have picked up two points in 2015 and have their critics. However, after the 1-1 draw in Hannover, sporting director Robin Dutt felt that “we’re showing an improvement.” Despite this, tonight’s game is crucial: “It’s a six-pointer, there’s no doubt about that.” VfB have 19 points and are five adrift of safety, but Stevens remains optimistic. “There are 11 games left and 33 points still to play for.” On Friday, VfB will be without Martin Harnik, who is suspended for two games.
Hertha beat Augsburg 1-0 last time out thanks to Salomon Kalou’s late winner. They had lost three home games in a row ahead of that success. Pal Dardai’s side are 14th and have 24 points. Top scorer Julian Schieber, who has seven goals to his name this campaign, will be absent tonight. The 26-year-old had an operation on his knee on Wednesday and will be out of action for a few weeks. Hertha won the first meeting of the sides 3-2.
Matchday 24 opens with a relegation six-pointer: Bottom club VfB Stuttgart host Hertha BSC on Friday night (20:30 CET).
Huub Stevens’ side have picked up two points in 2015 and have their critics. However, after the 1-1 draw in Hannover, sporting director Robin Dutt felt that “we’re showing an improvement.” Despite this, tonight’s game is crucial: “It’s a six-pointer, there’s no doubt about that.” VfB have 19 points and are five adrift of safety, but Stevens remains optimistic. “There are 11 games left and 33 points still to play for.” On Friday, VfB will be without Martin Harnik, who is suspended for two games.
Hertha beat Augsburg 1-0 last time out thanks to Salomon Kalou’s late winner. They had lost three home games in a row ahead of that success. Pal Dardai’s side are 14th and have 24 points. Top scorer Julian Schieber, who has seven goals to his name this campaign, will be absent tonight. The 26-year-old had an operation on his knee on Wednesday and will be out of action for a few weeks. Hertha won the first meeting of the sides 3-2.
