VfL Bochum is also drawing its last straw. Thomas Letsch will have to go and VfL are expected to confirm his departure shortly.

After the match at 1. FC Köln, many things were different at VfL Bochum. The two goals in stoppage time, the sixth and seventh goals VfL conceded after the 90th minute, made those responsible rethink. VfL had already squandered 21 points after taking the lead.

There was much discussion on Sunday, the team was also consulted and a decision was to be made on Monday. After long crisis meetings, the decision has now been made. After the sixth game without a win, VfL will release its coach Thomas Letsch, whose contract was actually due to expire on June 30, 2026.

Only the confirmation of the club is still pending. According to the WAZ, the coach has already been informed of his departure. The club is now just three points ahead of Mainz in the relegation places and four points clear of FC Köln in the first direct relegation spot.

As a result, those responsible now want to set a new course in the fight against the drop into second place. Since the sensational win against Bayern, nothing has worked out. The last three basement duels (in Mainz, against Darmstadt and in Cologne) also failed to turn things around.

Now a new man is supposed to turn things around in the last six games. Heidenheim, Hoffenheim and Leverkusen at home, Wolfsburg, Berlin and Bremen away. This is Bochum’s remaining program

But who will be Letsch’s successor? According to RS information, Hermann Gerland is no longer a candidate, and Stefan Kuntz is also unlikely to be chosen. One thing is clear: Bochum are looking for an experienced coach. Someone like Urs Fischer, who Bochum’s sports director Marc Lettau knows from his time at Union Berlin. However, it is quite possible that it will be a name that nobody has on the list yet. These options were also discussed on Sunday. Just as the name Peter Stöger has been mentioned, as other media have already reported. However, he is not the only candidate still being considered.

It is important for VfL to be able to present a successor very quickly after confirming Letsch’s dismissal. cb / gp