It was another disappointing campaign for Hertha, a season which promised a lot, turned into one which had them fighting to survive relegation up until the final few weeks of the season.
Hertha got off to a poor start and this was to be the catalyst for their troubled campaign.
Five of their first 8 games ended in defeat as coach Labbadia struggled to find the right balance between attack and defence, they scored 15 times in those games but conceded 18.
Individually there was no doubting the talent on offer and the loan signing of Matteo Guendouzi from Arsenal was seen as a good piece of business, however, results failed to improve dramatically and Labbadia was sacked in January after a poor 4-1 home defeat to Werder Bremen.
The club quickly appointed ex coach Pal Dardai and he got to work, bringing in experienced midfielder and serial winner Sami Khedira, as well as exciting winger Radonjic to the side.
Dardai initially struggled for results but signs of improvement in their organisation and desire were certainly there.
Cordoba and Piatek chipped in with some important goals but Matheus Cunha was there most consistent performer, even if it wasn't the Brazilian's best season.
Covid then hit the club and after nearly 3 weeks without a game Hertha found themselves in the bottom three.
Luckily just 1 defeat from their final 9 games meant Hertha can now look forward to next season in the top flight. The club needs to find stability and a winning mentality installed, if they are to fulfill their potential in the next campaign.
