B. M'gladbach Team News - Soccer

Kevin Diks - Secures regular starting role Diks has played the full 90 minutes in each of his four Bundesliga appearances this season, operating in central defense.

Impact Diks has established himself as an undisputed starter at the heart of the defense, completing every available Bundesliga minute. He has recorded three shots, four tackles, one interception and 19 clearances across four league appearances. His consistent workload suggests he should remain a fixture in the back line.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Robin Hack - Shares minutes on left flank Hack has made four Bundesliga appearances this season, including two starts, while operating primarily on the left side of midfield.

Impact Hack has settled into a rotational role on the left, alternating between starts and appearances off the bench. He has created two chances while adding six crosses, four corners and two tackles across four Bundesliga appearances. His involvement on set pieces adds another avenue for production, though his playing time is likely to continue fluctuating as part of the midfield rotation.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Stoger - Sharing midfield minutes Stoger has made three Bundesliga appearances this season while operating primarily as a rotational option.

Impact Stoger has remained involved without establishing himself as a consistent starter, contributing three chances created, seven crosses and three corners across his three league appearances. His creativity and ability to contribute on set pieces give him useful qualities when called upon. However, his current place in the rotation means his playing time could continue to fluctuate from match to match.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yukhym Konoplya - Plays first half in return from injury Konoplya (knee) played the first half of Thursday's 3-0 friendly win over Sportfreunde Siegen, marking his first minutes since suffering an MCL tear at the end of July, according t...

Impact Konoplya has missed all five of Gladbach's competitive matches this season and is still awaiting his official debut for the club after joining from Shakhtar Donetsk. His return to action comes at a convenient time with the international break offering further training days to build toward full competitive sharpness, giving him a chance to make his case to new head coach Alexander Blessin.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jens Castrop - Still limited to individual work Castrop will miss the upcoming derby against Koln as he continues his recovery from a shoulder injury, according to Rheinische Post.

Impact Castrop remains in individual rehabilitation after suffering the shoulder injury during Gladbach's summer training camp. The midfielder has progressed to running work away from the squad but has yet to resume football-specific training with the ball, leaving him short of a return to competition. While his recovery is progressing well, Castrop will need additional time before returning to team training, with no precise comeback date established.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tim Kleindienst - Available after suspension Kleindienst is available for the match against Koln after serving his one-match suspension.

Impact Kleindienst returns to contention after completing the suspension triggered by his red card against Freiburg. The forward was unavailable for the subsequent clash with Mainz but can now immediately rejoin Gladbach's attacking options against Koln. He should be in contention to return to the starting XI after the enforced one-match absence.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Nicolas - Allows four more goals Nicolas allowed four goals while making four saves during Saturday's 4-3 loss to Mainz.

Impact Nicolas allowed two goals in each half including the game winner in the 89th minute. The keeper has allowed 13 goals while combining for 14 saves over his last three starts. Gladbach will head to Koln in their next match following the international break.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Neuhaus - Scores in return to action Neuhaus scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating four chances during Saturday's 4-3 loss to Mainz.

Impact Neuhaus opened the scoring in the 11th minute while leading Gladbach with his four chances created in the match. The goal was the first this season for Neuhaus who made his first appearance this season in the defeat.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Ullrich - Assists twice Saturday Ullrich had two assists from two chances created while taking two off target shots and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 4-3 win over Mainz.

Impact Ullrich set up Florian Neuhaus in the 11th minute and Isac Lidberg in the 59th to assist half of Gladbach's goals in the match. The assists were the first goal involvements this season for the fullback as he's combined for four shots, three chances created and five crosses over his first three league appearances.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Isac Lidberg - Nets first Gladbach goal Lidberg scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 4-3 win over Mainz.

Impact Lidberg opened the scoring in the 11th minute while finishing with the second most shots on the team. The goal was the first with Gladbach for Lidberg, in his first start, as he's totaled four shots and two chances created through his first four appearances at the club.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Shuto Machino - Dynamic in limited minutes Machino scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 4-3 win over Mainz.

Impact Machino entered the match in the 84th minute and converted a penalty for the game winning goal in the 95th while leading Gladbach with his four shots. The goal was the first this season for the forward as he's totaled just 51 minutes across two substitute appearances thus far.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Daiki Hashioka - Available Saturday, could start Hashioka (neck) is available for Saturday's game against Mainz, with interim coach Jan-Moritz Lichte confirming he is even a candidate to start.

Impact Hashioka had only recently returned to partial training after his neck issue, an absence that has kept him out since logging 76 minutes in the season opener. Interim coach Lichte confirmed at the press conference that Hashiokais available for the starting lineup, positioning him to reclaim a role in defense if deemed fully fit.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Bolin - Could start Saturday Bolin (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against Mainz, with interim coach Jan-Moritz Lichte confirming he is even a candidate to start.

Impact Bolin had only trained individually earlier in the week due to muscular problems, putting a question mark over his involvement, but interim coach Lichte confirmed at the press conference that Bolin is available for the starting lineup. Having started in all three of Gladbach's matches this season, Bolin is widely expected to keep his place if deemed fully fit.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Yukhym Konoplya - Still not ready to return Konoplya (knee) was back in full team training training this week, though Saturday's match against Mainz still comes too soon for him, according to the club. "Kono resumed team tra...

Impact Konoplya has continued building back up after his MCL tear, recently progressing from partial sessions to full team training in his recovery from the nearly two month absence. Despite this significant step, he will need to continue working on his match fitness before he becomes an option for the matchday squad again.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Daiki Hashioka - Uncertain for Saturday Hashioka (neck) could be an option for Saturday's game against Mainz on Saturday, according to assistant manager Jan-Moritz Lichte. "With the exception of the long-term injured pla...

Impact Hashioka returned to partial training earlier in the week, and he'll probably have to pass some kind of late fitness test to determine whether he'll be available Saturday. The right-back logged 76 minutes in the season opener and hasn't played since.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Bolin - Could be option Saturday Bolin (undisclosed) could be an option for Saturday's game against Mainz on Saturday, according to assistant manager Jan-Moritz Lichte. "With the exception of the long-term injured...

Impact Bolin missed Tuesday's training session, but based on Lichte's words, he could make the squad for the final match before the international break. Bolin has started in all three of Monchengladbach's matches in the current Bundesliga campaign, so if he's deemed fit enough, he's widely expected to keep his place in the XI.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Yukhym Konoplya - Returns to partial training Konoplya (knee) returned to partial team training Tuesday after spending nearly two months sidelined with an MCL injury, according to Rheinische Post.

Impact Konoplya took part in portions of the session with his teammates, marking another significant step in his recovery from the knee injury. The right-back still needs time before completing his return to full training and isn't expected to be available for the upcoming clash against Mainz. His return to competitive action will likely depend on how quickly he progresses through the final stages of his rehabilitation.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Daiki Hashioka - Returns to partial training Hashioka has returned to partial team training after spending nearly three weeks sidelined with a cervical spine issue and could be available for the upcoming Bundesliga clash agai...

Impact Hashioka took part in portions of Tuesday's session with his teammates, marking a significant step in his recovery following the three-week absence. The right-back has yet to resume full training, leaving his status against Mainz uncertain, but he could return to the squad if he continues to progress during the week. Joe Scally should continue to start at right-back until Hashioka is ready to return.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Castrop - Resumes running Castrop (shoulder) has resumed running as he continues his recovery from shoulder surgery, according to Rheinische Post.

Impact Castrop has been sidelined for more than a month after dislocating his shoulder during a preseason friendly against Rottach-Egern and subsequently undergoing surgery. His return to running represents another step in his recovery, though he still needs additional time before rejoining team training. The midfielder therefore remains some way from returning to competitive action.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Bolin - Dealing with muscular issue Bolin missed Tuesday's team training due to a muscular issue and is uncertain for the upcoming Bundesliga clash against Mainz, according to Rheinische Post.

Impact Bolin was withdrawn at halftime of Saturday's 5-0 loss to Freiburg before sitting out the first team session of the week. The extent of the issue remains unclear, leaving his status against Mainz in doubt. His participation in training over the coming days should provide a better indication of his availability, with Shuto Machino expected to start in his place if Bolin is ruled out.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Zento Uno - Plays one half in return with U23s Uno (undisclosed) played one half of Saturday's 2-1 win over FC Gutersloh.

Impact Uno had recently been building toward a return, with coach Eugen Polanski previously saying he could gradually rebuild match rhythm with the U23 side after completing a full week of training without being included in the first team squad against Elversberg. This appearance now marks progress in that plan, and his path back to first team contention will continue to be managed carefully.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gladbach fires Eugen Polanski as coach after starting Bundesliga with 3 defeats

Borussia Mönchengladbach has fired coach Eugen Polanski after starting the Bundesliga with three defeats

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Moritz Nicolas - Flattened by Freiburg Nicolas allowed five goals while making four saves during Saturday's 5-0 loss to Freiburg.

Impact Nicolas allowed two goals in the first half and three in the second after Gladbach went down to 10 men. The keeper has allowed 12 goals while combining for 18 saves over his first three league starts. Gladbach take on Mainz at home next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Scally - Sends in four crosses Scally crossed four times inaccurately, made an interception, two tackles (winning one) and a clearance during Saturday's 5-0 loss to Freiburg.

Impact Scally was active on both sides of the ball finishing with the second most crosses on the team and leading Gladbach in interceptions and tackles. The defender has a goal to go along with two shots, seven crosses, eight tackles and three clearances through the opening three matches of the year.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Kleindienst - Sent off Saturday Kleindienst was sent off in the second half of Saturday's 5-0 loss to Freiburg.

Impact Kleindienst was shown a second yellow card in the 52nd minute forcing Gladbach down to 10 men. The forward will miss next week's match against Mainz through suspension.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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