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Berlin (dpa) - For coach Bruno Labbadia, after the unsuccessful first half of the season, qualifying for the European Cup with Hertha BSC is currently not an issue.

"First of all, we would do well to accept the situation we have," said the coach of the Berlin Bundesliga club before the final game of the first half of the season on Tuesday (8.30pm / Sky) against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.

With 17 points, Hertha is one place ahead of the next opponent in table 13.

In seventh place, which would possibly allow participation in an international competition, the Berliners are nine points behind.

The relegation zone is five counters away.

Investor Lars Windhorst basically hopes that the team will develop towards the Champions League.

"We're not turning a blind eye to the fact that we're not ready yet and that we wanted more points," said Labbadia.

Manager Michael Preetz stated at the digital matchday conference on Monday as a critical half-time conclusion: “We won't find anyone here who speaks of satisfaction.

We want to change that as soon as possible. "

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Against Hoffenheim, Labbadia cannot plan with offensive player Matheus Cunha again.

The Brazilian is still not fit for 90 minutes because of his groin problems.

"No, he can't be, after the last few weeks he's been through," said Labbadia.

The coach is obviously planning with the 21-year-old as a joker, as on Saturday at 0-0 in Cologne.

"It was seen that he can help us."

Cunha was able to train easily on Sunday.

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