constituted a triple whammy for beleaguered VfL Bochum. The league’s last-placed aspect not solely needed to come to grips with their very own humiliation, but in addition take care of the truth that relegation rivals Holstein Kiel and FC St. Pauli
VfL goal-scorer Philipp Hofmann and Bochum substitute Gerrit Holtmann each stood sullen in entrance of the Sky microphones after the 2-7 defeat to Frankfurt. Hofmann understandably started his interview by noting that he had “no clarification” for the shellacking. The 31-year-old then proceeded to ramble on a bit looking for one thing to say.
“That was unacceptable,” Hofmann instructed his interviewer, “Unhealthy play has gotten into our heads. A efficiency like that is not worthy of the Bundesliga. It is onerous for the time being.”
Each Hofmann and Holtmann could not hope to emulate The seems to have solely exacerbated the workforce’s free fall. Hofmann nearly appeared resigned. Holtmann spoke on an trade with the followers.
“We will not hold placing in performances like that, it is horrible,” Hofmann stated, “Everybody has to query themselves. Those that do not pull their weight ought to go dwelling.”
“I do know it is onerous to remain constructive,” Holtmann stated, “I attempted to elucidate that we will solely do that collectively. I feel Bochum has unbelievable followers who do not deserve this. We additionally should not all the time get booed.”