We’re living in the world of artificial intelligence, which is becoming increasingly important, even essential for a wide range of professions. And football is not an exception.AI has found its place in areas like game analysis, scouting services, trainings…However, there are still a couple of those old-fashioned guys left, that just don’t go with the flow. Take Dieter Hecking, for instance.Bochum’s boss is about to face Xabi Alonso and his Bayer Leverkusen in the next Bundesliga round opening match this Friday night (10.30 pm).After a 1-1 draw in the first part of the season, the two sides meet again tonight at the ground of the defending champion.##NAJAVA_MECA_8812463##Of course, Xabi Alonso’s boys are massive favourites against the Bundesliga strugglers, who are flirting with relegation. Bochum have had quite a rollercoaster in recent weeks, recording wins, defeats and draws.Their 60-year-old coach, Hecking, was asked ahead of the Leverkusen tie if he’s using AI in his game’s preparations.And the dialogue between Hecking and a journalist was pure gold…Journalist: “What’s your day-to-day work like with AI (that’s KI)? Do you use it?”Dieter Hecking: “0.0”Journalist: “Not even in training?”Dieter Hecking: “No. I have the DI. Dieter’s Intelligence.”Periodista: “¿Cómo es su día a día con la IA (eso es KI)? ¿La usa?”Dieter Hecking: “0.0”Periodista: “¿Ni en entrenamientos?”Dieter Hecking: “No. Yo tengo la ID. La Inteligencia de Dieter”Vaya genio. La cara del periodista debió de ser legendaria.pic.twitter.com/Fz166tUZHa— Andrés Weiss (@andresweiss_) March 28, 2025 So, let’s see if Xabi Alonso can prevail against DI.BUNDESLIGA – MATCHDAY 27Friday22.30: (1.28) Leverkusen (6.75) Bochum (10.5)Saturday17.30: (1.17) Bayern (7.50) St.Pauli (16.0)17.30: (2.45) Hoffenheim (3.40) Augsburg (3.10)17.30: (3.30) Holstein Kiel (3.80) Werder (2.15)17.30: (3.05) M’ gladbach (3.60) RB Leipzig (2.40)17.30: (1.70) Wolfsburg (4.00) Heidenheim (4.90)20.30: (2.45) Eintr.Frankfurt (3.45) Stuttgart (2.80)Sunday16.30: (2.00) Freiburg (3.40) Union Berlin (3.90)18.30: (1.70) Dortmund (4.15) Mainz (4.90)***odds are subject to change***
