VfL Bochum wants to score big points against VfB Stuttgart. The players can hardly wait to follow up on the last few good games.

Seven points from three games, now VfB Stuttgart as guests in the basement duel on Sunday (17:30). Most of the VfL Bochum players would love to be on the pitch right now. We spoke to Philipp Hofmann before the clash.

Philipp Hofmann, with a home win over VfB Stuttgart you can distance yourself from a direct competitor in the relegation battle. It’s a chance you couldn’t take against Schalke. Will it work now?

With a home win, we can really pull VfB down and take a big step towards staying in the relegation zone. We’re all fired up for the opportunity, everyone will be on fire from the first minute. But of course we have to approach it differently than against Schalke. I think we’ve learned from the S04 game.

What kind of opponent are you facing? In the first leg, VfL suffered a clear defeat in the final phase.

That’s hard to say. A new coach will also bring new impulses. We have to be warned.

Is the pressure on VfL or rather on VfB Stuttgart on Sunday?

The pressure is on Stuttgart. We delivered at the right time, and we want to continue that. The stadium will be packed, we want to start high from the first minute.

Will the fans also have to be patient?

The support will be very important, the fans also have a good nose and the necessary patience. They’ve seen what we can do, together we’re going to rock this thing.