After their first away win of the season, a difficult opponent to assess awaits VfL Bochum. Two fine technicians are expected to further enliven the attack of the promoted team on Sunday evening against Eintracht Frankfurt.
On Thursday evening, Thomas Reis was able to study the upcoming opponent once again, during Frankfurt’s home Europa League win against Piraeus (3:1). “It was impressive to see the quality Eintracht has,” said Reis, who first played in the Bundesliga 29 years ago in Frankfurt kit.
After the first away win in Fürth, he and his team had a normal week of training, so his team should naturally be fresher and more rested for Sunday evening’s match at Castroper Straße. But that is not a big advantage, “Eintracht has a broad squad. They can always bring in fresh players. “
Reis expects a “surprise packet “
Unpredictable, “a bit of a grab bag” is the upcoming opponent, according to Reis, with very different results, also tactically oriented differently from time to time. “We are prepared for everything,” says the Bochum coach.
There is the chance to experience two wins in a row in the Bundesliga for the first time in almost twelve years. Reis will naturally be hoping for a revival of his offensive with two fine technicians. For example, through Danny Blum, who has recently shown increasing form and fitness and on good days can naturally pose major problems for an opposing defence with his individual skills.
For months Blum was out of action; however, in his most recent appearances the trend showed a clear upward trend. “I’m not at 100 per cent yet,” said the winger, who was troubled by persistent calf problems. But pretty close. “
Lions to provide structure
Eduard Löwen, on loan from Hertha, is expected to provide structure in the Bochum game, but the midfielder has not yet exhausted his potential by a long way. Edu” may be boosted by the fact that he prepared the decisive goal in Fürth with a fine free-kick.
In any case, he should concentrate on a more solid, straightforward style of play, advises Thomas Reis. “He doesn’t have to do anything crazy with us, but should concentrate more on his good passing and finishing, then he can help us even more,” thinks the Bochum coach. “Sometimes he feels too much pressure to show something special.”
In any case, there will be a season’s best for VfL at the end of matchday nine: Just under 20,000 spectators will be allowed to attend the home game against Frankfurt at Castroper Straße, and this arrangement will also apply to the next game at the same venue, when VfL expect FC Augsburg in the cup on Wednesday evening.