Bochum Overview

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.

How to watch the Club Friendlies match between Bochum and Bayer Leverkusen, as well as kick-off time and team news.

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

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