The 2009–10 season, however, did not look as promising for Hertha – its increasing financial difficulties prevented them from recruiting efficiently. Furthermore, three of the club's top players left in the summer: Josip Šimunić, Andriy Voronin and Marko Pantelić. At the end of September 2009, Hertha were struggling in the league and Favre was relieved of his duties by the club. Favre's final match was a 5–1 loss to 1899 Hoffenheim. Favre finished with a record of 40 wins, 20 draws, and 34 losses.