Bochum's Rösler satisfied: 'A decent transfer window' - Bochum’s unbeaten streak faces Darmstadt test under Rösler’s leadership
VfL Bochum is set to face Darmstadt 98 in the 2. Bundesliga this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. CET. The match, live on Sky, comes as the team enjoys a four-game unbeaten streak under new coach Uwe Rösler. Since taking charge in October, the coach has guided the club from near the relegation zone to a mid-table position.
Uwe Rösler became Bochum’s head coach on 6 October 2025, replacing Dieter Hecking. His arrival sparked a quick turnaround: in his first nine league games, the team secured five wins, three draws, and just one loss. This run has lifted them from second-bottom to tenth in the table, now with 18 points.
The January transfer window brought further reinforcement. Norwegian defender Mikkel Rakneberg, German midfielder Marcel Sobottka, and Northern Irish striker Callum Marshall all joined the squad for the second half of the season. Rösler described the window as solid, expressing confidence in the new additions. Ahead of the Darmstadt clash, the coach emphasized the need for high energy and passion over the full 90 minutes. Bochum’s recent form—two wins and two draws in their last four matches—has set a positive tone. Now, they aim to extend that momentum against a determined Darmstadt side.
The upcoming fixture will test Bochum’s resilience under Rösler’s leadership. A strong performance could push them further up the table, building on their improved position since October. Fans will watch closely as the team looks to maintain its upward trajectory in the league.
