Hertha Berlin's Coach Focuses on Survival in 2. Bundesliga

Hertha Berlin's head coach remains resolutely focused on the team's objective of avoiding relegation from the 2. Bundesliga, emphasizing that the mission is far from complete. Despite a recent positive trend of four unbeaten matches, the coach insists that securing additional points is crucial as the season approaches its conclusion.

With just five matches left in the season, Hertha finds itself with 36 points, a healthy eight points clear of the relegation zone. However, the coach is wary of potential complacency and acknowledges the challenge posed by their upcoming opponent, SSV Ulm, who currently sits at the bottom of the standings with ten fewer points than Hertha.

The coach highlighted Ulm's tenacity, noting that they have often lost closely contested matches and have proven capable of upsetting stronger teams, having recently defeated Darmstadt and Magdeburg. He emphasized the importance of viewing the match as a critical opportunity to secure their place in the league.

Ulm, a former Bundesliga team that had to start from the lower divisions in the early 2000s, is recognized for its collective strength and stamina. The coach stressed the need for his team to deliver a top-notch performance to achieve their goal of remaining in the league as quickly as possible.

While many consider the elusive 40-point mark a safety net, the coach maintains that the true measure of success will be when the team is mathematically assured of their status. He cautioned that teams at the bottom can still gain points in this unpredictable season, highlighting the significance of the upcoming encounter.

A victory against Ulm could nearly guarantee Hertha's safety, allowing them to focus on the final stretch of the season without the imminent threat of relegation.