Elvis Rexhbecaj is a regular at VfL Bochum. What the loaned midfielder says before the guest appearance at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Of the VfL Bochum has played a strong Bundesliga season so far. Anything but uninvolved in it Elvis Rexhbecaj. The 24-year-old midfielder is set in midfield. Only a yellow card suspension three weeks ago prevented him from starting every game.
Rexhbecaj runs, fights, organizes – and also sets playful accents. The best example of this: His assist after a strong run and sensitive cross to make it 1-1 in the cup defeat against SC Freiburg a week ago.
However: The loan from VfL Wolfsburg did not want to score a goal this season. “We’ll see,” replied Rexhbecaj with a smile when he was asked about this supposed flaw before the guest appearance at Eintracht Frankfurt (5.30 p.m., RS live ticker). “I’d be happy but if we get the points I don’t have to score.”
And about the duel on Sunday he said: “It will be a difficult game. Frankfurt will give everything in front of their own audience. They are very strong at home, even if they don’t always show that this season.” He announces: “We want to be disgusting, go up front and get points.”
The opponents from Hesse go into the game with tailwind, but probably not completely rested. They were guests at Betis Sevilla in the Europa League round of 16 first leg on Wednesday evening and laid the foundation for progression with a 2-1 win.
Rexhbecaj said that Frankfurt is a strong team that also has a playful class. “We have to find a good balance between playful solutions and tackling strength.”
About his time in Bochum so far and his future – his loan contract expires at the end of the season, Rexhbecaj is still under contract in Wolfsburg until 2023 – the German-Kosovar said: “I was well received, I’ve had a great time here so far. You’ll do the rest then see.” (with gp)
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