The last away game is coming up for VfL Bochum. At Hertha BSC, it’s all about staying in the league. The euphoria is back just in time.

With 180 minutes left in the Bundesliga, it is clear who will be relegated and who will have to go through the relegation process. VfL Bochum wants to save itself directly, which can be achieved with a win at Hertha BSC on Saturday (3:30 pm). We spoke to the captain beforehand.

Anthony Losilla, a quick look back at Augsburg. What did the game do to you?

It was such a great atmosphere with a positive result. It was just awesome, it was on fire in the stadium, everyone was euphoric. We enjoyed that. That’s why I only managed to fall asleep very late. That’s part of it on a day like that. It was exciting, it was intense, but it was all good feelings. But now the focus is only on Berlin.

Many people said that the secret of the success was the week before Augsburg, that the team spirit was revitalised, that people talked straight and even the chairman of the supervisory board pointed out the importance of the game for the club in the team circle shortly before the match. How did you experience that?

Afterwards, we can say that it worked. We realised that we are only strong together. And then we can achieve a lot as a club. We have to keep that up in the last two games.

Now it’s time to go to Hertha, an opponent who is currently bottom of the table and has negative headlines flying around their ears. What kind of opponent is VfL Bochum facing?

Hertha BSC is under pressure, they have to win against us. They will give everything, it’s the last chance. But we come with self-confidence, we have a lot to win. It will be a tough task.

Thousands of VfL fans will be there in Berlin, they travel to the capital with high hopes.

I can only repeat myself, what’s happening here is sensational. You can see how it pushes us. We are so grateful, that also makes the club strong. When you’re on the pitch with these fans, it’s terrific! And now we’ve noticed that many of them are coming to Berlin with us. We are challenged, the support will help. We will give everything, for us, for the supporters. cb / gp