Borussia Dortmund against VfL Bochum in the live ticker

Both teams are under a lot of pressure early in the season and urgently need points. BVB had its weakest start in ten years. Seven points after four games are not enough for Dortmund’s demands.

But it’s not just the number of points that annoys Borussia. The 5-1 debacle at VfB Stuttgart last Sunday also left its mark because of the manner in which the defeat occurred. BVB is desperate for compensation. “We can’t get the game against Stuttgart back, that happened, but we have to learn from it,” said coach Nuri Sahin. “Hopefully on Friday we will show a completely different face and win the game.”

In front of their own crowd, the showdown with VfL is a must-win for Dortmund. Bochum is still waiting for its first win. VfL lost three games and drew once.

At the beginning of his takeover, Sahin received a lot of praise. After the Stuttgart defeat, his job is of course far from being in jeopardy, but the pressure has increased on the 36-year-old. The use of midfielder Marcel Sabitzer and defender Nico Schlotterbeck in unusual positions caused discussions. The role of the out-of-form Emre Can is also being debated. If BVB doesn’t win against Bochum, the unrest is likely to increase.

The stadiums of the two clubs are only around 15 kilometers apart. For the fans, the party has a special meaning simply because of its proximity. The player expects a heated atmosphere.