Grujic back in full training

There was a good atmosphere at Schenckendorffplatz as Hertha BSC trained on Tuesday (06/11/18) as they prepared for their away game in Düsseldorf.

The sun shined down on the grass at the training ground as Pál Dárdai and his team began preparation for their game against Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday (10/11/18, 15:30 CET). “We want to be a bit more aggressive than our last training session. There is already a good atmosphere here,” said Pál Dárdai about his players. The good weather was not the only reason for the good atmosphere at the training ground as the highly focussed group of players went through the session.

The only players missing from the training ground today were Marius Gersbeck and Julius Kade. Dennis Jastrzembski took part in individual training but should return to full training by the end of the week. “He has got a slight knock but should train with the whole team again on Wednesday,” explained Dárdai.

Grujic back in full training but he will not be ready for the Düsseldorf game

Marko Grujic, who had been training on his own has now returned to full training. “Marko has already shown us good signs in this training session, but after training on his own, he has to take it step by step before playing again,” warned Dárdai. “We don’t want to shoot ourselves in the foot by bringing him back too early.” The Serbian said, “It is a great feeling to be back with everyone. I have waited six weeks. I feel good and am ready to fight again for the team and to be just as fit as I was before my injury.” However, the game this weekend comes too early for him. “The training staff will make the decision as to whether I can play. The doctor however, said that it is too risky for me to play against Düsseldorf,” said Grujic.

Risks will be not taken with the players who have just come back into training. They will slowly increase the intensity of their training. There will be two training sessions on Wednesday, with the latter at 15:00 a public session - the same goes for the session at 10:00 on Thursday. Friday's final training will be behind closed doors. Hertha will then hope to conclude a concentrated week on the training ground with a win in Düsseldorf on Saturday (10/11/18)