Preparazione in Austria: l'Hertha vince l'inizio della partita di prova nel campo di addestramento

Hertha BSC opened their pre-season training camp in Austria with a 3-2 victory over WSG Tirol in a friendly match on July 17, 2026. The Berlin-based second-division team, coached by Stefan Leitl, secured the win in Kundl, marking the start of their summer preparations. Midfielder Kevin Sessa was instrumental in the triumph, scoring twice, including a powerful direct goal just two minutes into the game. However, the visitors faced challenges as WSG Tirol responded swiftly, equalizing through Ademola Ola-Adebomi’s penalty in the seventh minute and later taking the lead via Nikolai Baden Frederiksen’s strike in the twelfth. The match saw a dramatic turnaround after halftime. Sessa restored parity for Hertha with a goal in the 53rd minute following a counterattack. The decisive moment came in the 76th minute when young forward Jelani Ndi capitalized on a beautiful dribble to score the winning goal. The game concluded with a lengthy treatment break after a player from WSG Tirol suffered an injury during a header challenge. The incident led to medical attention being administered before play resumed. Hertha BSC arrived in Tirol on Friday, bringing a squad of 28 players, including several newcomers from their youth academy such as Jerome Diallo, Mayson Grothe, and Ndi. The club has yet to announce any new signings, despite ongoing speculation about potential transfers ahead of the upcoming season. Goalkeeper Tjark Ernst remained with the team, having been retained after releasing fellow goalkeeper Kennet Eichhorn, Fabian Reese, and Michael Cuisance earlier in the week. Defender Julian Eitschberger extended his contract with the club until 2029 on Friday. The club’s pre-season schedule continues with another friendly against South African side Mamelodi Sundowns scheduled for Tuesday. Ernst will make his debut for the team on August 7, while the squad will return to Germany for the start of the second Bundesliga campaign, facing VfL Bochum. The club remains in Austria until July 26, using the time to fine-tune tactics and assess the fitness of both established and emerging talents. With the transfer window still open, fans await further announcements regarding new additions to the roster.