Match Preview for Bayer Leverkusen v Bochum
Bayer Leverkusen know there could be no slips-ups as they try and chase down Bayern Munich and defend their Bundesliga crown.
Xabi Alonso’s males have been no match for Bayern of their Champions League spherical of 16 tie, the Bavarians successful 5-0 over two legs, however their league type has been very constant.
Certainly, their solely defeat since September got here of their final residence sport when Werder Bremen have been stunning 2-0 winners on the BayArena. That setback introduced a formidable response, although, with Leverkusen successful 4-3 at Stuttgart regardless of being 3-1 down with half an hour to go.
That type of comeback characterised their title-winning marketing campaign and it should invigorate the facet over the remaining eight video games as they appear to bridge the six-point hole to Bayern.
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Alonso will pay attention to Bochum’s capability to shock, nevertheless.
Dieter Hecking’s facet have gained simply two of their final 9 league video games however they have been two notable victories – at residence to Borussia Dortmund and at Bayern Munich.
They at the moment sit in sixteenth place, which in the event that they keep there means they might compete within the relegation playoffs.
Staying up has an added significance for Hecking with Bochum announcing this morning that Bundesliga survival would see him handed a new two-year contract.
“Bochum is a superb membership, I’ve talked about this many instances and see it confirmed each day,” he mentioned. “We’re heading in the right direction, however not but at our vacation spot. Presently, my whole focus is on staying up. This state of affairs is the one one I’m at the moment coping with, we’re all working in the direction of this aim collectively within the membership – the crew, the teaching workers and the workers, the workers, after all additionally the followers. And I firmly imagine that we are able to do it.”
Staff Information for Bayer Leverkusen v Bochum
Leverkusen are prone to be with out Nathan Tella and Edmond Tapsoba.
Winger Tella could also be again for the DFB-Pokal semi-final towards Arminia Bielefeld however centre-half Tapsoba is combating to be match for subsequent weekend’s sport towards Heidenheim.
Bochum have a significant doubt round defender Bernardo. He missed final week’s defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt by way of suspension however is now scuffling with a niggling knee drawback.
Hecking advised WAZ: “Sadly, Bernardo has knee issues, which makes us a bit apprehensive.
“He had Achilles tendon issues and now he has knee issues. It’s going to be tight for Friday. There’s a very good likelihood he gained’t play.”
Key striker Myron Boadu is about to begin after proving his health with a aim in final week’s pleasant with Preussen Munster.
Predicted line-ups for Bayer Leverkusen v Bochum
Bayer Leverkusen: Hradecky, Mukiele, Tah, Andrich, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Garcia, Grimaldo, Palacios; Schick
Bochum: Horn; Oermann, Ordets, Medic, Wittek; Passlack, Bero, Sissoko, Krauss; Boadu, Hofmann
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