96 minutes later, they had their answer: no! On his 09th competitive appearance for Borussia Dortmund, Alexander Meyer kept out four major chances for the opposition – the last of which came in the fifth minute of stoppage time – and played a decisive role in making it 10 wins from 10 games in 2023. The 31-year-old only found out he would be playing five minutes before kick-off – and once again completely fulfilled his coach’s expectations. “Alex has frequently shown that we can count on him,” declared Edin Terzic, adding: “He was very calm and made a few really good saves towards the end.”

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Ole Werner can look forward to some players returning as the training week begins ahead of the home game against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Head of scouting and profession football, Clemens Fritz, announced on Tuesday morning (28/3) that Milos Veljkovic (muscular problems), Mitchell Weiser (work load) and Michael Zetterer (illness) would return to team training.

Third fixture against Freiburg. The record is evenly balanced and shows one victory for each side. While VfL racked up a victory in the first game, the team from Breisgau managed to win the cup tie. Now Bochum will be travelling to the brand-new Europa-Park Stadium for the final clash. Here’s our LOOK AHEAD on SC Freiburg.

St. Gallen currently sit in third place in the Swiss Super League. Both sides completed their winter preparations in Algorfa, Spain, in January, and will now meet for a friendly. The match will kick off at 14:00 CET and will unfortunately have to take place without fans present for organisational reasons. The exact venue will be determined nearer the time.

After exchanging pleasantries with the Lewandowskis, Mane was enquired about how he was feeling at Munich by Bayern’s former star striker, Robert Lewandowski. Mane was quick to reply that it would have been better with Lewy also in Munich alongside him in the Bayern squad. It was one of those warm, wholesome and funny moments that doesn’t always get captured on video.

Michael Gregoritsch did not travel to Bremen due to a knock, with Roland Sallai replacing him in the starting XI. Lukas Kübler also came into the side for Kiliann Sildillia. SC began in a 3-4-3, with Vincenzo Grifo, Lucas Höler and Sallai in attack.

The club have terminated Daishawn Redan’s loan to FC Utrecht, which had been in place since the summer, instead agreeing an immediate transfer to Venezia FC for the 21-year-old striker. “This is the good solution for all parties. We wish Daishawn all the best for the future,” said sporting director Benjamin Weber.

Alongside the announcement of new signing Tolga Ciğerci, there was also one outgoing for the ‘Old Lady’ on the last day of the transfer window – at least until the summer. Myziane Maolida has moved on loan to French team Stade Reims until the end of the season. “The chance came up for Myziane to move back to his homeland and to be able to gain minutes there playing in the French first division. We wish him all the best,” said sporting director Benjamin Weber about the transfer on Tuesday.

Tom, you’ve competed in a few competitive matches so far this year, occasionally making it into the starting XI. Did you ever imagine that things would work out so well for you?