"It's not easy": BVB side eye victory in Bochum | OneFootball

Before a decisive match, the BVB U23 faces Bochum, who are level on points. Coach Mike Tullberg hopes that his team can finally achieve a home win despite a thin squad.

The U23 team of Borussia Dortmund is facing an important duel in the Regionalliga West. On Saturday (August 23, 2 pm), the team of coach Mike Tullberg will travel to the second team of VfL Bochum, who are currently level on points in 10th place. For Tullberg, it's clear: "Our goal is to play better football than in previous years. That's not working out yet. That's why we're being punished."

The Dortmund team has been struggling with individual errors this season. The recent 2:2 draw against Wuppertal again showed that small mistakes in the game are immediately punished. Tullberg also attributes the problems to the changed requirements in the Regionalliga: "Playing against teams that are deep and just waiting for the opponent's mistakes is still a problem. That's new territory for our boys."

Personnel shortages are making the situation even more difficult. Only 12 players are currently available to the coach for regular training. Another setback is looming with the possible absence of Tony Reitz, who had to be substituted against Wuppertal due to an injury. "It's not yet clear if it will take five days or two weeks," Tullberg explained.

BVB U23 travels to the Revierderby in Bochum: Favorite role clearly assigned

On the side of VfL Bochum II, the favorite role is clearly assigned to the guests. Coach Heiko Butscher told RevierSport: "We know, of course, that BVB has absolute quality. Just because they now have five points, just like we do, doesn't mean you can say it's a duel on equal terms." Nevertheless, the game is of high importance for both teams - it's about points, prestige, and the chance for a liberating blow.

The U23 team of BVB wants to improve their table position with a win in the Revierderby. Despite defensive weaknesses and a thin squad, the team is motivated: "The players who are there are giving it their all," emphasizes Mike Tullberg. For the spectators, the game promises to be an exciting encounter between two teams level on points, both of whom still have potential to improve.

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