Title: Young Star Rocco Reitz's Love Story and DFB Cup Journey with Borussia Mönchengladbach
Rocco Reitz (21), once a Gladbach youth club member due to his passion for football, has skyrocketed to prominence this Bundesliga season, pushing veterans like Florian Neuhaus (26) and Christoph Kramer (32) out of the starting lineup. His rise to fame, however, isn't the only captivating element in his life.
Tucked away in the heart of Borussia, Rocco's affection lies with the daughter of a Gladbach legend – none other than Laura Pflipsen (21). Her father, Karlheinz Pflipsen (53), is a hallmark of Borussia's history and played a crucial role in BoRuSSIA's DFB Cup victory in 1995.
"Laura and Rocco have known each other from their school days. It's delightful that my daughter has found someone from the world of football," Laura's father Pflipsen shares with a smile.
The Unofficial Advisor
As one might expect, their relationship isn't devoid of football conversations. Pflipsen lends his insights, sharing advice when the opportunity arises. He admits, "Of course, I talk to him about soccer and Borussia. His performance now is excellent, so I don’t have much to advise him."
Wondering if he sees similarities with his own journey to professional football and Rocco's, Pflipsen remains optimistic. "Just like me, Rocco has climbed his way up from the youth team. I believe his development will continue as it is. I wouldn't link him with a call-up for the national team at this moment. The priority now is for him to keep performing well for Borussia. Rest will follow naturally."
On Tuesday (8.45 PM, Sky and ARD), Gladbach take on VfL Wolfsburg in the DFB Cup round of 16. "I have high hopes for him and the club. The likelihood of winning a title is highest in cup competitions for a club like Borussia. Many of the favorites have already been eliminated, and that increases the chances, but in the end, it's still a long way to go."
Captivating Düsseldorf Headlines
While the Düsseldorf headlines focus on the soaring performance of Borussia Mönchengladbach's young star, Reitz's relationship with the legend's daughter also garners attention. The latest Düsseldorf regional news is awash with reports about Reitz, details on his leaps in the Bundesliga team, and an analysis of his phenomenal performance.
In the realm of regional sports, the story has become a "hot topic" with Dirk Krümpelmann, a Düsseldorf circuit veteran, weighing in on Gozzizo's exceptional performance. As Gladbach prepares for their DFB Cup round matched against VfL Wolfsburg, the fans couldn't be more hopeful.
Facts to Know
- Pflipsen and Reitz established their bond during school days
- Pflipsen supports his daughter's choice in romance
- Despite his father's legendary status, Pflipsen believes Rocco should continue shining for Borussia before fervently discussing his shot at the national team
- The Düsseldorf headlines dwell on Reitz's performance and the excitement surrounding his future in good company with complementary articles
- The text-to-speech technology and coverflow of the news reinforce the intriguing narrative of Reitz's journey in Borussia's first bundesliga team.
