Friedrich out for month

Hertha Berlin captain Arne Friedrich could miss the rest of the season with a knee injury he sustained in the 3-1 defeat by Borussia Dortmund.

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Defender Friedrich, a key player in Hertha's bid for a first Bundesliga title since 1931, will have an operation on Wednesday and will be out for between four and six weeks.

"This is extremely bitter because I wanted to help the team in this crucial phase," the Germany defender told the club's website.

"I hope to play again during this season and that is my goal."

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Hertha are third in the league on 49 points with eight matches left, two points behind leaders VfL Wolfsburg and second-placed Hamburg SV. The league season ends on May 23.

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