That is good for everyone in Berlin. “You are doing a really good job. For them it is important that they stay on top for the next ten years and also gain international experience. Just like us, ”said Dardai on the development of the local rival from Köpenick.
The positive path of the Iron did not only begin with their promotion in 2019, emphasized the Hertha coach, but “at the moment when the fans built the stadium”. In 2009 Union supporters took part in the reconstruction of the old forestry free of charge. That speaks for energy and will at Union, so Dardai: “You have a positive club strategy.”
In the second season after promotion, 1. FC Union surprisingly attacked the international starting places, while Hertha is fighting to stay in the league despite many millions of investors. “It is in their own hands whether they can make it internationally,” said Dardai. Everything that is better than tenth place in the face of strong competition speaks for a “top job”.
It is the fourth derby in the Bundesliga and the hosts have always won: two times Hertha and once Union. In league two there had been one win and two draws. “There were always fair duels, also in the offspring,” emphasized Dardai. Even at the senior indoor tournament it was tough, but correct, even among the fans, said teammate Dardai. Because of the corona pandemic, spectators are excluded this time as in the two most recent duels.
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