Overview

• Rösler starts work Monday with an introductory press conference at 12:30 and his first match scheduled for 15:00.
• At least three Bochum players called up by their countries will miss his debut.
• Gerrit Holtmann is unavailable due to Philippines national team duty and has said he hopes for a phone call from the club.
• Four additional youth players have been selected for national teams, further reducing his immediate options.
• Local coverage portrays his hiring as a difficult rescue mission for a club near the bottom of the 2. Bundesliga, with predecessor David Siebers offering public encouragement despite lingering doubts.