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"We have recovered and are motivated for the next challenge in the Bundesliga," declared Xabi Alonso three days after the Champions League match at Liverpool (0-4). "Whether it's against Liverpool or Bochum, we always prepare in the same way. What we need are concentration and the right mentality over the whole game. If we can do that then we’ll go into the international break feeling positive."
Before that, the Werkself face a tricky task at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion. VfL Bochum are currently bottom with one point from nine games and share the worst start to a season in Bundesliga history (alongside Fürth in 2021/22 and Saarbrücken in the first Bundesliga season in 1963/64). Alonso: "The table and Bochum's number of points are irrelevant, it's always difficult at VfL. They have a clear DNA marked by high intensity and lots of passion with the atmosphere at the stadium also always playing a role."
In addition, Bochum have brought in a new head coach in Dieter Hecking who has plenty of experience in the Bundesliga. The 60-year-old coach, up until May the sporting managing director at FC Nürnberg, took over the coaching role at VfL at the start of the week and he will be in the dugout for the first time against the Werkself.
As was the case in Liverpool, Martin Terrier is not fit for the game against Bochum. Alonso on the French forward: "He won't be in the squad even though he already feels much better. If everything goes as planned then he will be back against Heidenheim after the international break."
Nordi Mukiele, Jeanuel Belocian and Amine Adli also remain on the sidelines. The latter extended his contract at Bayer 04 on Friday to run to 2028. Alonso on the Morocco international currently out with a broken leg: "He's very important on the pitch and in the dressing room. He has a great connection to his teammates, he speaks lots of languages. I and we are all happy that he'll stay here for a long time."
2,750 fans will support the Werkself in Bochum with the away section sold out. The fan information can be found HERE.
The final international break of the year is coming up. After the Bundesliga game away to VfL Bochum on Saturday, 9 November (kick-off: 15.30 CET), a number of Bayer 04 players will be in action including in the final group matches in the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 or in the next qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The latest updates.
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VfL Bochum presented their new coach last Tuesday: Dieter Hecking is now in charge of the team at the bottom of the table. The 60-year-old coach, born nearby in Castrop-Rauxel, has been brought in to turn things round. The as yet winless VfL Bochum entertain the Werkself at the Vonovia-Ruhrstadion on Saturday, 9 November (kick-off: 15.30 CET) – and they will be looking for a new start in front of their home crowd. The lowdown on our next opponents.
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Ahead of the away game at VfL Bochum on Bundesliga Matchday 11 on Saturday, 9 November (kick-off: 15.30 CET), the Bayer 04 Fan Liaison team has all the info you need for the match at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion…
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The Werkself against Liverpool was not the only visit to England for Bayer 04 over the past few days with #B04eSports also in the UK: Sean Landwehr took part in the FC Pro Open in London, produced an impressive comeback but just missed out on the group phase. After the event, the Leverkusen player is officially in the top 32 FC players worldwide.
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