Overview
- VfL Bochum held preparations with a complete or near-complete roster for the match at Fortuna Düsseldorf.
- Up to four players could return to contention, according to local reporting.
- Late fitness calls are expected on several regulars, with Morgalla singled out as a doubt.
- Head coach Uwe Rösler, who previously led Fortuna, says he is bringing himself up slowly before his return to Düsseldorf.
- About 9,000 Bochum fans are reported to be traveling for the derby.