Vogt and Bero back in the Bochum squad after a long break - Bochum's midfield duo returns to break stubborn draw streak
VfL Bochum prepares for a key 2. Bundesliga clash against 1. FC Nürnberg this weekend. The team will welcome back two important players after long absences. Midfielder Kevin Vogt returns from a four-and-a-half-month injury layoff, while Matus Bero is fit again following two months out with an ankle problem.
The side currently sits 9th in the table, with their unbeaten streak stretching to nine matches. However, six of their last seven games ended in draws, leaving them well behind the promotion contenders.
Bochum's 2025/2026 campaign has been steady but unspectacular. After 22 matches, they have collected 29 points from seven wins, seven draws, and eight losses. Their goal difference stands at +3, with 30 scored and 27 conceded. The gap to the top is significant: Schalke 04 leads with 43 points, followed by Darmstadt 98 on 42, and SV 07 Elversberg and Hannover 96 both on 41.
Manager Uwe Rösler will be without forward Koji Miyoshi and defender Philipp Strompf for the upcoming match, as both serve suspensions. Despite their absence, the return of Vogt and Bero provides a boost. Vogt, a veteran midfielder, has been sidelined since undergoing knee surgery in late 2025. Rösler believes his experience will strengthen the side immediately.
Bero, meanwhile, has recovered from an ankle injury that kept him out for two months. The Slovakian midfielder is also preparing for international duty, adding to his workload. His return comes at a crucial time, as Bochum looks to break their run of draws and climb higher in the standings.
The match against Nürnberg will test Bochum's resilience as they aim to turn draws into wins. With Vogt's leadership and Bero's energy back in the squad, the team hopes to close the gap on the league's top sides. Their next performance could determine whether they push for a late playoff challenge or remain in mid-table.
