In a move that has left fans and analysts scratching their heads—and probably checking the standings—Hertha BSC has decided to sack Cristian Fiél after his impressive streak of four consecutive defeats. Yes, you read that right: four losses! In a sport where streaks are celebrated, it seems Fiél managed to compile the kind of run that would make even the most hopeful fan contemplate a very different sport—like knitting. Following a passion-filled defeat against Dusseldorf, where the team apparently forgot how to score goals, Fiél was surprisingly philosophical. “I’m not expecting anything. If the results are what they are, it doesn’t help that the team is alive,” he lamented. Some might say it’s a sign of resignation; others might interpret it as his application for a motivational speaker gig. But of course, the real question on everyone’s lips is whether new manager Daniel Leitl can perform some sort of footballing sorcery to revive this floundering side. Some fans are excitedly envisaging Leitl as the “footballing Harry Potter” who will simply wave his wand—oh, excuse us, his tactics—and turn Hertha into a team that can actually win a game in 2025. Others remain skeptical, wondering if he might instead conjure a string of new spells for the art of losing. As it stands, Hertha Berlin sits precariously in 14th place in the 2. Bundesliga, just five points clear of the relegation zone. The team has won exactly one—yes, you heard that right—league match this entire year, effectively making them the league's underachievers. Even the pigeons in the Berlin streets seem to have more luck finding food than Hertha has finding the back of the net. Fans have taken to social media to express their mixed feelings; some say it’s a classic case of “out with the old, in with the enchanted new”, while others have resorted to drawing straws to see who will take the blame next. Between leading the team into oblivion and crowning the new manager with daisy chains and “good luck” charms, it’s hard to see how Leitl can escape the whirlwind of expectation. Leitl, meanwhile, appears determined to step up to the challenge. He has reportedly begun studying some ancient footballing texts, perhaps hoping to find the ancient secrets of goal-scoring that have eluded his predecessor. Whether he’ll be able to turn this notorious loss-lover into a team of champions—or just boost the local knitting circle’s membership—remains to be seen. So as the rollercoaster of disappointment continues to plunge into the depths of uncertainty, fans are left with one burning question: will Leitl work magic and heal the team’s wounds, or simply pull a rabbit out of a hat and disappear into the night? As they say in football, it’s always darkest before the dawn—or at the very least, before the next matchday!