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Hecking before the end? VfL Bochum is fighting for its future against Nuremberg!
VfL Bochum is under pressure after a weak start to the season. Coach Hecking has to deliver against Nuremberg while the fans are dissatisfied.
Hecking before the end? VfL Bochum is fighting for its future against Nuremberg!
VfL Bochum is currently in deep crisis. After the recent 0-1 defeat against Paderborn, the team only has three meager points to their name after four match days. trainer Dieter Hecking is under enormous pressure. The next game against 1. FC Nürnberg could be crucial for his future.
Sports director Dirk Dufner emphasizes that the team cannot currently show any positive results and the situation is described as serious. “Of course we’re in shit now,” Dufner said clearly. Despite the weak start to the 2nd Bundesliga, there are no internal doubts about Hecking's abilities. Dufner is aware that results are now urgently needed and confirms that the coach has his back - at least as long as there are no results in the coming games. A support that is, however, tied to an ultimatum.
Fan satisfaction and player problems
The mood among the fans is correspondingly negative after the last performances. The fans reacted to the team's performance with whistles and displeasure. The problems seem to lie primarily on the offensive: Dangerous situations are rarely created and players hungry for goals are missing. Injuries, such as to Kevin Vogt and Leandro Morgalla, also mean that Hecking has to constantly adjust the lineups.
Hecking himself emphasizes that the team has to work hard to get back into dangerous areas. The following game against 1. FC Nürnberg could not only mean a turning point in the sporting but also in the psychological area. A success could boost the team's morale and get the fans back in support.
The challenges in the relegation battle
Beyond the sporting situation, the situation in Bochum is exacerbated by the general challenges in the relegation battle. Traditionally, the beginning of the season is not yet suitable for fundamental changes in the standings. The Bochum team could find themselves in a typical dilemma: If they lose again, not only will their support disappear, but also the chances of quickly restoring the formidable performances that the fans were used to.
Like the sports psychologist René Paasch As he describes it aptly, the question will be whether Hecking will succeed in motivating the team and regaining the trust of the players. In this critical phase, the coach's philosophy is crucial in order to optimize the playing performance and get the team back on the right track in the long term.
According to Dufner, it is important that the team sticks together and seizes the moment. Time doesn't stand still for Bochum and results must be on the table soon. It remains to be seen whether there can be a turnaround in the next game against 1. FC Nürnberg. It is clear to everyone involved: More than a simple result is required here - it is about restoring self-confidence.