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Following their relegation from the Bundesliga, Bochum are turning to artificial intelligence to rebuild their sporting structure, from signing players to selecting their next sporting director. With instability at the management level and a need to modernise recruitment, the club are reportedly in talks with AI platform Plaier to overhaul how they scout, evaluate and develop football talent.

Ex-Brentford striker Philipp Hofmann was hospitalised with a collapsed lung and a broken rib after a Bundesliga clash between Bochum and Heidenheim.

Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane has sparked controversy in Germany after an allegedly "disrespectful" gesture towards a fourth official.

Harry Kane has stressed the importance of staying "focused" for a whole game after Bochum's shock comeback win against the 10 men of Bayern Munich.