Dieter Hecking has been appointed as the new head coach of VfL Bochum, taking over after the dismissal of Peter Zeidler. The 60-year-old faces a challenging task as the team is currently bottom of the Bundesliga, having secured only one point from their first nine matches. Following heavy defeats, including a 2-7 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt, Hecking aims to revitalize the squad before their upcoming match against reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen. Previously, he served as Sporting Director at 1. FC Nürnberg before his recent appointment at Bochum.