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Fit for Wolfsburg clash Plea is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Plea returns after dealing with a calf injury in the buildup to the match. The forward will look to add to his season totals of one goal and three assists during Saturday's match.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls calf celebrating Plea returned from injury during Sunday's 5-2 win over Koln, but picked up a calf injury celebrating a goal, gladbachlive.de reports.

Impact Plea came back and assisted off the bench, before re-injuring his calf and putting his availability for Saturday's trip to Wolfsburg in doubt. The forward was a nailed-on starter in the opening five matches of the campaign before picking up his original groin issue.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Plea had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots during Sunday's 5-2 win over Koln.

Impact Plea entered the match in the 52nd minute and set up Marcus Thuram in the 91st to assist Gladbach's final goal. The assist was the third of the season for the forward in his sixth appearance, all of which had been starts prior to this match.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant in training Plea was able to train all week without issue ahead of Sunday's derby against Koln, according to manager Daniel Farke.

Impact Plea hasn't played in three straight games but did make the bench in Saturday's bad loss to Werder Bremen. Now that he's able to get involved with his teammates, Plea should be able to return as the starter on the left flank over Lars Stindl or at least shift him elsewhere.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against Bremen Plea is fit and in the match day squad to face Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Impact Plea returns after a groin injury kept him sidelined the majority of September. The forward has made five appearances this season scoring once and providing two assists.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Partial participant in training Plea (groin) was a partial participant in Thursday's training session and could be an option off the bench for Saturday's trip to Werder Bremen, according to manager Daniel Farke.

Impact Plea has missed a couple of matches due to a groin issue but shouldn't need more than another week until he's able to start again. After recording one goal and two assists in his first five starts, Plea should take back his starting place from Lars Stindl once fit.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Leipzig Plea (thigh) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash against RB Leipzig, Gladbach manager Daniel Farke said Wednesday.

Impact Plea will miss another game Saturday after suffering a thigh injury at the beginning of September. This means that his next opportunity to return will be against Werder Bremen after the international break. Lars Stindl could continue on the left wing in his place.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

American Joe Scally, Gladbach looking ahead to Bayern clash

Bayern Munich seems to bring the best out of United States defender Joe Scally

AUGUST 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Plea's penalty gives Gladbach 1-0 win over Hertha in Germany

Alassane Plea’s first-half penalty was enough for Borussia Mönchengladbach to beat Hertha Berlin 1-0 for its second Bundesliga win of the season

AUGUST 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores in win Plea scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 victory over Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Plea scored the only goal of the match during Friday's win. The striker has three goal contributions in the first three matches of the campaign and is starting out strong in 2022/23. Plea will hope to get back to his stellar 2021/22 where he put up 10 goals and six assists, something he should have the chance to do in a positive offensive environment with Gladbach once more.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances Plea created three chances during a 2-2 draw against Schalke 04 on Saturday.

Impact Plea created more chances than any other Monchengladbach footballer did Saturday. He has seven created chances across his two appearances logged across the 2022-23 Bundesliga. The playmaker will try contributing to a goal Friday versus Hertha BSC Berlin.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two assists in win Plea provided two assists from four chances created and took five shots (three on goal) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Fresh off signing a new contract, Plea had a strong opening to the season by setting up Marcus Thuram and Nico Elvedi for goals in the second half. While he won't always have the benefit of facing an opponent playing with just 10 men for much of the contest, Plea will hope this game leads him back to his best work over recent seasons in Germany.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract through 2025 Plea signed a contract extension through 2025 with an option for 2026, it was announced Friday.

Impact Plea has only had one season with under 10 goals scored in the Bundesliga while at 'Gladbach, and even then he scored 11 between the league and UCL back in the 2020/21 campaign. While he might start to decline as he ages, this contract should take him well through that time so there should be plenty still in Plea's tank.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sixteen goal contributions Plea scored 10 goals and provided six assist during 33 appearances in the 2021/22 Bundesliga season.

Impact Plea played less than 2,000 minutes once again, the second season in a row he has done so. Despite that the forward scored 10 goals, the most he's scored since 2019/20, while also adding six assists. Plea has competition and a strike partner in Breel Embolo, but continues to score and produce at a solid rate. Plea will be a strong fantasy play leading the line for Gladbach for the foreseeable future.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Plea scored a goal off four shots (two on target) and created three chances during Saturday's 5-1 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Plea was one of Gladbach's biggest threats on the offensive end, taking the shot that led to his side's first goal, scoring the second from the penalty spot and being involved in many other dangerous plays. The striker finished his campaign with goals in back-to-back matches and 10 goals over 33 Bundesliga appearances overall, a significative leap after his poor performance during the previous season.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener at Frankfurt Plea scored one goal from his only shot, created three chances, sent in one accurate cross, made two tackles (one won) and one block in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Frankfurt.

Impact Plea scored in the fourth minute to give them the early lead, but they conceded in the second half and settled for the road draw. The forward now has eight goals in the season, to go with six assists. He will look to get on the scoresheet again versus Hoffenheim on Saturday.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists in road win Plea scored one goal from two shots and assisted another from five chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win at Greuther Furth, while sending in five crosses (two accurate) and making...

Impact Plea had a great outing and was the man of the match for the winners, first assisting Marcus Thuram before converting a PK himself -- all in the first half. The midfielder now has seven goals and six assists in the season so far. He will look to get on the scoresheet again when they host Koln on Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI against Bochum Plea (thigh) will feature in the starting XI versus Bochum on Friday.

Impact Plea will avoid missing any time and make his seventh straight start for the club. In his previous six appearances, the forward has racked up three goals on 15 shots (six on target), four assists and eight crosses (three accurate). With Plea back in the starting XI, he figures to offer top-end fantasy value as the focal point of the Gladbach attack.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, leaves with injury Plea scored a goal but was also forced off with a thigh injury during Saturday's 2-0 win over Hertha Berlin.

Impact Plea converted a penalty in the 24th minute, scoring his sixth goal of the season. The forward was also forced off with a thigh injury in the 65th minute and his status will need to be monitored ahead of next week's match at Bochum.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in win Plea scored once and added an assist during Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Stuttgart.

Impact Plea was excellent even in the defeat Saturday, scoring early and adding an assist. Despite his contributions, Gladbach still came up just short against Stuttgart. Plea remains the top attacking option for Gladbach, and alongside Marcus Thuram has found some impressive form of late with four assists and a goal in his last three matches.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of assists Saturday Plea provided two assists on nine chances created during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg.

Impact Plea found two assists in an all-around impressive showing Saturday. The forward got in the box repeatedly and could have had five assists with better finishing around him. Plea remains a boom-bust fantasy play, who is in good form, against Stuttgart next time out.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Augsburg Plea provided an assist in a 3-2 win against FC Augsburg on Saturday.

Impact Plea had a good outing for the home team. The 28-year-old provided an assist for the team's second goal in the match. Other than that, Plea also provided five key passes.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks massive goal drought Plea scored once, took four shots (two on target), created two chances, sent two crosses, made two tackles (one won) and received one yellow card in the 1-1 draw with Arminia Biele...

Impact Plea has been extremely underwhelming this season with a 0.08 percent goal-to-shot conversion rate. Thankfully, he managed to get his fourth goal of the season from a well-timed effort. Unfortunately, this does not change anything though and he will need to continue to produce if he is to be a mainstay in the starting XI again. Over his past five appearances, he is averaging, 1.4 shots, 0.4 created chances, 0.4 crosses and 1.0 tackles per 90 minutes in all competitions.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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