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Scores early in win Plea scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over Heidenheim.

Impact Plea found the back of the net after just three minutes while tying for the team-high with two shots in the match. Plea has all three of his goals on the season in his last four matches while taking 12 shots, creating seven chances and crossing five times over the same timeframe.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets two in win Plea scored two goals and assisted once from five shots and six chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Bochum.

Impact Plea got off to a hot start, assisting on two early attempts and missing one of his own all inside the first 11 minutes. Plea kept pressing and helped open the scoring with an assist to Florian Neuhaus, who buried a shot from the center of the box, in the 27th minute. Plea had more in store and knocked in a header from close range, to make it 2-0 in the 37th minute. He kept up the intensity down to the final extra minutes of the first half, when he fired a shot from the left of the box, into the bottom right corner of the goal, to make it a 3-0 game just before halftime. Plea remained active the in the attack, until being subbed out in the 72nd minute.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines against Bochum Plea (eye) started and scored twice in Saturday's 3-1 over Bochum. He also had an assist while racking up five shots (two on target), six chances created, one tackle and one cleara...

Impact Plea was spectacular Saturday, contributing to each of Borussia's goals before departing the contest in the 72nd minute. These were his first goal contributions of the season, and he should remain in the starting lineup against Mainz next week.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with eye injury Plea (eye) was absent from training after picking up an eye injury, according to manager Daniel Farke. "Lasso has a slight inflammation in the eye. His vision was somewhat impaired...

Impact Plea was absent from training and is in question for Saturday's game due to inflammation in his eye. The forward picked up this knock recently and will hope to shake it off by the weekend. If he can't play, then expect Pefok to slot into his position or Patrick Herrmann if Tomas Cvcancra is also unable to compete with his thigh injury.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in loss Plea recorded five crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Plea peppered the box with five crosses but is still looking for his first goal contribution. The forward has perhaps seen the biggest downturn following the departure of Marcus Thuram. Tomas Cvancara has been far from bad, but Plea simply hasn't shown as much link-up play as he did with Thuram.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses Plea took an off target shot, crossed three times (one accurate) and created a chance during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Plea was held off the scoresheet, but wasn't alone as Gladbach were shutout on Saturday. The attacker continues to play out wide despite the departure of Marcus Thuram, which may cap Plea's goal upside this season.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for selection Plea is set to return from a one-match ban after picking up a fifth yellow card.

Impact Plea finally earned a fifth yellow card and was suspended against Dortmund, though he is now set to return. Plea will lead the line, likely sending Nathan Ngoumou to the bench with Marcus Thuram likely having played his last match for Gladbach.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed fifth yellow Plea was shown a fifth yellow card during Saturday's 2-0 win over Bochum and is now set for a one-match ban.

Impact Plea will be suspended for Saturday's trip to Dortmund, likely pushing Nathan Ngoumou into the starting XI. Plea will be back and ready to lead the line for the final two matches of the Bundesliga, with his first chance to return being a May 21 trip to Leverkusen.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses in loss Plea had two shots (one on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Plea recorded four crosses (zero accurate) Saturday, his most in a match since Jan. 25. He also took two shots (one on target), won one tackle and blocked one shot in his 84 minutes of action.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Major role possible Plea registered three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Plea came off the bench for the final 21 minutes Sunday, though the most important moment for him may have been a late groin injury to Marcus Thuram. The injury is likely to end Thuram's season, meaning Plea could take over in the starting XI for the final matches. 25 matches (18 starts) Plea has produced two goals and nine assists, while creating 31 chances. If Plea is to fill in for Thuram he would be expected to take on a greater duty finishing those chances, a role he has embraced in the past.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Union Plea (infection) is in Gladbach's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Plea was dealing with tonsillitis this week and is only fit enough to make the bench on Sunday, with Lars Stindl returning to the XI on the left wing his place.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with illness Plea has tonsillitis and will have to be evaluated ahead of the clash against Union Berlin this weekend, according to Gladbach manager Daniel Farke on Wednesday.

Impact Plea has started six of his side's last eight Bundesliga matches, taking nine shots (four on target) and recording two assists in that span, but he will be questionable to face Union Berlin on Sunday as he recovers from tonsillitis. Hannes Wolf or Lars Stindl could replace him on the left wing if necessary for the game.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists once on Sunday Plea had an assist while taking one shot (on goal) and creating two chances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Plea set up Marcus Thuram in the 63rd minute assisting Gladbach's second goal. The assist was a team-high ninth in 23 appearances for the forward.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees penalty saved Plea took two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's match against RB Leipzig.

Impact Plea was held off the scoresheet after seeing a penalty attempt saved in the 53rd minute which would've opened the scoring. Plea continues to play on the left side of midfield for Gladbach having scored two goals and provided eight assists in his 20 appearances.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heavy volume in draw Plea recorded four shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against SC Freiburg.

Impact Plea peppered the net with four shots and added a cross during the scoreless draw. The forward has been held entirely off the scoresheet in his last two starts, with no chances created and only a single shot on goal in that span. Plea started the season in red-hot form, with two goals and seven assists before the World Cup break, and just one assist since.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Assists in win Plea recorded one assist on three chances created, took two shots (one on target) and had three inaccurate crosses in Saturday's 3-2 win over Bayern Munich.

Impact Plea assisted his team's second goal Saturday, as he found Jonas Hofmann in the 55th minute. This marks his eighth assist of the season which leads the team. However, it is his first assist since Nov. 4, as he went six straight games without one. He did not create many chances over that stretch either, which may have concerned some managers. He did create three Saturday though, which puts him back to where he was before the World Cup break. With his team's attack humming, it would not be a surprise to see Plea assist more goals in the near future.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Attempts seven crosses Plea registered seven crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to FC Augsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 66th minute.

Impact Plea has been Monchengladbach's left attacking midfielder since the 2022-23 Bundesliga after its World Cup rest period. He has 10 crosses across his first two games since the tournament. Plea will try to continue his form from fall, when he logged one goal and five assists across six Bundesliga matchups.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in training Plea (COVID-19) returned to training with Gladbach during the Winter camp.

Impact Plea is back in full team training after missing the final match before the World Cup with COVID-19. The forward has been a consistent starter on the wing, scoring twice and assisting seven times during 11 appearances (10 starts) in the first half of the Bundesliga.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Plea has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Friday's match against Borussia Dortmund, according to manager Daniel Farke.

Impact Plea gets unlucky news just before the World Cup, as he had recorded five assists and scored Sunday over the last six matches. Lars Stindl could move out to the left flank in Friday's game and Plea ends the first half of his season with two goals and seven assists in 10 starts.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores lone Gladbach goal Plea scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing three times inaccurately and creating a chance during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Bochum.

Impact Plea found the back of the net in the 62nd minute scoring Gladbach's lone goal of the match. The goal was just the second in ten league starts for the attacker as he's turned into more of a creator for Gladbach this season with his seven assists leading the club.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brace of assists on Friday Plea had two assists while taking one shot (on goal), crossing four times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Friday's 3-1 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Plea set up Jonas Hofmann in the fourth minute and Marcus Thuram in the 25th to assist Gladbach's opening two goals. The assists upped the attacker's season total to a league-high seven through Friday's match as Plea has excelled in a wide midfield role.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fifth assist of season Plea had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing six times (two accurate) during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Plea set up Marcus Thuram in the 72nd minute assisting Gladbach's lone goal of the match. The assist was the fifth of the season for Plea, the second most in the league thus far, as he's embraced a more creative role playing along the flanks for Gladbach.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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