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Bochum (AP) - Thomas Reis sees the professionals of VfL Bochum prepared for the final battle for promotion to the Bundesliga.
Despite the 1: 3 defeat at SV Darmstadt 98 on the previous day, the soccer teacher did not cause any uncertainty.
«So far we have always withstood the pressure.
Otherwise we wouldn't be where we are, ”said the leader's coach before the home duel on Sunday (1.30pm / Sky) with Jahn Regensburg.
Three game days before the end of the season, Reis was combative: “We want to demonstrate that we can get up again after the defeat in Darmstadt.
We have always managed that so far. "
However, the 47-year-old coach sees the relatively long break of two weeks after the game in Darmstadt as a disadvantage.
“After a game like this, you really want to answer quickly.
So you had to carry the defeat with you for a relatively long time », he confessed.
Nevertheless, Reis referred to the brilliant starting position: “I see the pressure as positive.
We have everything in our own hands.
We don't need to look left and right.
We'll do everything we can to get a chance to move up. "
However, in the end of the season the Bochum team have to do without regular goalkeeper Manuel Riemann with Danny Blum.
The 30-year-old suffered a muscle injury in Darmstadt.
"You will probably be out longer," said Reis.
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