The 21-year-old, who sported a blonde wig since taking over as No. 1, debuted his natural dark hair in the match against Bayern Munich. Backhaus referred to the change as a "fighting hairstyle" intended to help the team secure points in their relegation battle.
Despite the team's table position, Backhaus remains confident in the squad's ability to fight back. He also credited Karl Hein for creating pressure that motivated him to return stronger after filling in during his absence.