Next knockout game for RB Leipzig. In the round of 16 of the DFB Cup on Wednesday evening, the second division VfL Bochum will be played.
Leipzig – Three more wins to Berlin. RB Leipzig would like to be in the round of 16 of DFB Cup move into the next round on Wednesday evening against VfL Bochum (6.30 p.m. / Sky). Of course, it won’t be a sure-fire success against the second division team. One is also warned by the end of the Bayernwho lost out to Kiel.
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Emil Forsberg (29) will be missing the bulls at least until mid-February. The Swede is currently complaining of knee problems. © Jan Woitas / dpa-Zentralbild / dpa
The next knockout game is on the agenda. The Red Bulls are expecting VfL Bochum on Wednesday evening and are eager to advance to the next round.
This requires full concentration and a fit team, as coach Julian Nagelsamnn (33) explained at the press conference before the game: “We will choose the line-up so that the basic structure and the structure are stable. I am anxious that we do that Win the game and advance. “
It is logical that you automatically slip into the role of favorites against the second division side. “Of course, Bochum is a bit of an underdog because of the league membership. In the end, it’s up to us how we let it develop,” said Nagelsmann.
The Bochumers will certainly not be underestimated. Due to an exceptionally strong season so far, VfL is currently in second place in the second Bundesliga.
Last weekend, however, the team had to admit defeat to KSC 1: 2 in their home stadium.
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Dayot Upamecano (22) could get a break from coach Julian Naglesmann (33) on Wednesday evening. The Frenchman also has slight knee problems. © Jan Woitas / dpa-Zentralbild / dpa
In terms of personnel, Nagelsmann was still unsure of who will be on the pitch on Wednesday, with the exception of the seeded keeper Peter Gulacsi (30). With a view to the away game on Saturday at Schalke, a break for some regular players would be quite conceivable.
Especially for Angelino (24), who has played almost all competitive games this season, a little regeneration time might not be a bad thing. But he doesn’t want to go to the bench: “On Monday he even took part in substitute training instead of regeneration. He just wants to play all the time,” said Nagelsmann with a smile before the game.
The situation with Dayot Upamecano (22) and Dani Olmo (22) becomes less clear. Upamecano recently complained of knee problems, and Olmo also didn’t look quite as fit against Leverkusen.
Playmaker Emil Forsberg (29) will definitely be missing. He is also suffering from knee problems and will probably be absent from Leipzig until mid-February. “The goal is Bundesliga Augsburg or Liverpool,” said Nagelsmann.
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