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Berlin (AP) - Hertha BSC can fall back on its young star Matheus Cunha in the relegation battle in the Bundesliga.
"If he stays healthy this week, he can play on Sunday," said Hertha coach Pal Dardai, who turned 45 on Tuesday, in a digital media round on Tuesday.
Due to the short break due to a muscle injury, Dardai could even imagine playing "over 90 minutes" in the home game against Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday (3:30 p.m. / Sky).
The Hungarian coach longs for the use of the 21-year-old offensive force so that fresh air can come into the storm, which Dardai had disappointed especially in the second half in the 2-0 defeat in Dortmund.
"He has a culture of play, is not afraid to play the game and put four or five things in training today," said Dardai with joy.
Cunha is not only a role model for the storm, but also for the entire team, which slipped to the relegation rank last match day.
"If we all stick together and all can withstand the pressure, we can do it," said Dardai.
For this he needs «players with the best charisma and mentality».
Because now are the games in which you «have to score.
And Leverkusen is one of them. "
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Dardai sees himself personally responsible.
The wine lover received a red from the association from his year of birth 1976. "I will try to repay in points."
He'll keep the bottle for a special moment.
This moment could fall on May 22nd - on the evening of the last day of the match, when Hertha books the ticket for another year of the Bundesliga.
"Yes, this could be the moment if you are relegated," said Dardai.
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