Double summit for Sandro Schwarz (43) right at the start!
Hertha’s new coach starts today, internal medical and performance tests are on the program for the players. But there’s more at stake for Schwarz: He decides today about the future
by leader Prince Boateng (35) and the successor to goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow (30), who was loaned to Schalke.
BILD knows the tendencies:
► This is how it looks at Boateng. Schwarz said recently: “We will have a face-to-face conversation and not a conversation on the phone either. Just have an open, honest, personal conversation. It is important to me to feel his emotional state, to hear his point of view. And then we will make the decision.”
BILD found out: There is a strong tendency to stay, Schwarz and manager FredoFredi Bobic (50) now want to make the final decision. Boateng is to remain an extended arm, mouthpiece and leader for another season. However, he does not get any guarantees of use.
► This is how it looks in the goalkeeper question. Schwolow was loaned to promoted Schalke for a season after poor performances, Stefan Ortega and Timo Horn (both 29) are the hottest candidates as the new number 1. Ortega was last in Bielefeld and is a free transfer. Horn still has a contract in Cologne, but can leave the club if there is a suitable offer. Schwarz, Bobic and goalkeeping coach Andreas Menger (49) want to make a decision today.
