2. Bundesliga preview: VfL Bochum vs. Holstein Kiel
VfL BochumBochum’s resurgence under Uwe Rösler has been nothing short of remarkable since his appointment last October. The hosts have suffered just two defeats in his 18 league matches in charge, ...
2. Bundesliga preview: VfL Bochum vs. Holstein Kiel VfL Bochum Bochum’s resurgence under Uwe Rösler has been nothing short of remarkable since his appointment last October.
The hosts have suffered just two defeats in his 18 league matches in charge, transforming them into one of the division’s most difficult sides to face. They head into the weekend sitting ninth, with a healthy seven-point cushion over the relegation play-off spot. Their resilience was on full display last time out in Berlin.
Despite being second best for long stretches and falling behind just before half-time, Bochum refused to wilt. Their persistence paid off deep into stoppage time, when Leandro Morgalla struck in the 91st minute to snatch a valuable point. Rösler is under no illusions about the challenge awaiting his side: “It will be a high-intensity game.
We're playing against one of the fastest and most agile teams in the league. We have to deliver our best performance of the second half of the season to win the game,” Home form could once again prove decisive. Bochum are unbeaten in their last seven league outings at the Ruhrstadion, a run that has underpinned their climb away from danger.