Only one point separates VfL Bochum from securing their spot in the top division! In their upcoming match against Werder Bremen this Saturday, the team will either stay in the Bundesliga or face a playoff against Fortuna Düsseldorf. Unlike usual, the players will not be banned from checking other game scores during the match. Coach Butscher emphasized the importance of focusing on their own game rather than the outcomes of other matches. Sky might provide a tablet to follow the games just in case.
On the final day of the Bundesliga season, all games will be played simultaneously including the crucial relegation battles involving Union Berlin, Köln, and Mainz. Butscher remains determined to ignore the other results and solely concentrate on their performance against Bremen, even though they only need one point to secure safety. Despite missing key players like Felix Passlack due to suspension, the team has a strong squad at their disposal for this decisive fixture.
While Passlack will be absent, the choice between veteran Cristian Gamboa and youngster Tim Oermann to fill the gap in the starting lineup remains undecided. Butscher mentioned a preference but will make the final decision after the Friday training session. With just one point standing between them and survival, Bochum fans are eager to see their team secure their place in the Bundesliga. (SEO: VfL Bochum Bundesliga survival, Werder Bremen match, relegation battle, Butscher decision, Passlack suspension)