Before the national break Bochum lost the contact to the top ranks according to a 4 games winless run. They were not able to win a single game although they were up 2-0 at half time against FSV and also were the better side in some other matches. With only 1 Point out of the last 4 they need the turnaround immediately. Their opponent Union showed some uptrend lately but could not hold a 3-1 lead against Nürnberg 3-3 what was a big disappointment for them again.
All in and around the club has no answer why they are on such a huge downtrend after winning all the first five matches and showing really great potential and strength. Coach Verbeek said that he has no explanation because the attitude is excellent from his players. They are working very hard and pushing all the time in training but can not transport it into the game. Also some of them mentioned that the luck is not on their side as well. At the break they tried to get some self confidence with a friendly game against Cologne’s U23 team 4-1. Most of the substitute got a chance in this game and bring them into a better position for the upcoming matches.
But none of them could bring Coach Verbeek to think about of a starting place today. Compared to the 0-3 defeat in Karlsruhe he wants to change twice. Both Haberer instead of Mlapa and Terrazzino instead of Eisfeld returns into starting lineup. The last matches with Union were all not their way and for this reason they should not take a look back but rather forward for better times. The last win against Union is from 2012 4-2 in their stadium.
Despite 4 Points out of the last 2 matches Union is facing relegation fight at the moment. Their captain tried to wake up his team with some statements. All thinking that they never can be relegated because they have a much higher quality and level as other teams but if the results are not their way the situation is getting more worse and put them under huge pressure additionally. Although they had some good approach against Heidenheim 2-0 and Nürnberg 3-3 the mood is not the best after a 3-1 lead. The team misses a player who lead them, walk ahead and give them some sign. With new captain Kessel returns maybe a player who can take this role.
Of course Kessel returns into the starting lineup while Trimmel has a place on bench then. More changes are not expected, Lewandowski counts on his successful team from the last two matches. If striker Wood returns tired from national match with USA he may is on bench and Brandy replace him in the starting lineup today.
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