B. M'gladbach Team News - Soccer

Nico Elvedi - Stands out in shootout win Elvedi recorded eight clearances and three interceptions in Tuesday's 0-0 (4-3) penalty shootout victory over Colombia.

Impact Elvedi was quite impressive in defensive duties Tuesday, leading his side with eight clearances, and surpassing two interceptions and one block for the first time in the current World Cup. He remains an essential piece of his country's back line, earning significant playing time and helping limit the opposition's scoring output. However, he might face his toughest test so far in the upcoming quarter-finals meeting with Argentina.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Cvancara - Returns to Gladbach from loan Cvancara will return to Borussia Monchengladbach after Celtic declined to exercise their purchase option.

Impact Cvancara struggled to establish himself at Celtic, managing just 13 appearances with two goals and two assists during his time in Glasgow. That followed an earlier loan to Turkish side Antalyaspor that was terminated prematurely back in the winter, meaning both loan spells this season failed to work out as hoped. Despite his contract at Gladbach running through 2028, he still has no clear sporting future with the club, and Gladbach are now expected to look for a new buyer for the striker rather than integrate him back into the squad.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jan Leszczynski - Signs for Gladbach until 2030 Leszczynski has joined Gladbach from Legia Warsaw on a contract until 2030, the club announced.

Impact Leszczynski made his Ekstraklasa debut on February 13, 2026 at the age of 18 in a 1-1 draw against GKS Katowice, going on to make four first-team appearances before the end of the season having progressed through Legia's academy since the 2019/20 season. Sporting director Rouven Schroder praised his solidity in duels, aerial ability, ambidexterity and excellent ball distribution, describing him as a highly talented defender with a promising profile and significant potential. Leszczynski, who has represented Poland from U16 through to U19 level with four caps at the latter, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to join a club renowned for developing young players as he looks to take the next step in his career.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Anchors back line in victory Elvedi generated one shot (zero on goal) in Thursday's 2-0 victory over Algeria.

Impact Elvedi registered one shot, one block and two tackles (one won) across his 90 minutes in Thursday's 2-0 win over Algeria, providing the defensive composure alongside Manuel Akanji that allowed Switzerland to absorb Algeria's possession and transition into the rapid counter-attacks that produced both goals. The center-back won one aerial duel and completed 50 passes, maintaining his position as a reliable and technically assured starter in a Swiss backline heading into the round of 16 against Colombia or Ghana.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Reyna - Kept in check by Turkiye Reyna took one shot (off target), sent in one inaccurate cross, and suffered one foul in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Turkiye.

Impact Reyna turned in a technically clean but relatively quiet performance in the United States' 3-2 loss to Turkiye. Starting in an advanced midfield role, he showed flashes of his creativity and composure in possession but found it difficult to consistently break down a well-organized Turkish defense. He was substituted in the 76th minute as Mauricio Pochettino refreshed the attack. He will likely return to a reserve role against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Wednesday's Round of 32 battle.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Scally - Creates one chance in loss Scally sent in four crosses (one accurate) and created one chance in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Turkiye.

Impact Scally produced a hardworking but below-par performance by his usual standards. He wasn't directly responsible for any of Turkiye's three goals, yet he also wasn't able to impose himself defensively or provide the stability the United States needed on the right side. In a heavily rotated lineup that lacked chemistry, Scally was one of several defenders who struggled against Turkiye's movement and technical quality. Look for Sergino Dest to resume his starting role in Wednesday's Round of 32 bout with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Shuto Machino - Returns to full training Machino (illness) returned to full training with the Japan squad Wednesday and is expected to be available for the final group stage match against Sweden, according to Soccer king.

Impact Machino's return to full training is a timely boost for coach Hajime Moriyasu, who has been dealing with limited attacking options following Takefusa Kubo's knee injury ruling him out for the remainder of the group stage. Having missed the Tunisia clash due to illness before returning to partial training Monday, Machino's progression to full training over the past two days gives Japan a welcome additional option up front heading into what promises to be a decisive fixture against Sweden.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Busy again in Canada contest Elvedi generated one tackle (zero won), one block and 13 clearances in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Canada.

Impact Elvedi put up strong numbers again in the back, outproducing his previous two displays, but he was caught out of position on the Canada goal, like his goalie and a pair of teammates. He has notched at least four clearances in all three games, totaling 23 and recording two interceptions, two chances created and one block during that stretch, but Switzerland have yet to secure a clean sheet.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Shuto Machino - Trains partially Monday Machino (illness) trained partially with the Japan squad on Monday, marking a step forward in his recovery as he targets a return for Thursday's last group game against Sweden, acc...

Impact Machino had missed Sunday's clash against Tunisia due to illness, and his partial involvement in Monday's session is an encouraging sign for coach Hajime Moriyasu given the already limited attacking options with Takefusa Kubo (knee) also sidelined. The coming days will be important in determining whether Machino can build up to full training and be available to contribute against Sweden.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Shuto Machino - Illness keeps him sidelined Machino (illness) was absent for Sunday's clash against Tunisia due to illness and is hoping to return for Japan's third group stage fixture against Sweden, according to Japao.

Impact Machino had only recently joined the squad as a replacement for the injured Wataru Endo, making his illness a frustrating development so early in his World Cup campaign. His absence represents a loss of attacking depth for coach Hajime Moriyasu, particularly with Takefusa Kubo also sidelined with a knee injury limiting Japan's forward options. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether Machino can recover in time to contribute against Sweden in what could be a decisive group stage fixture.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Italiano - Sends six crosses in loss Italiano generated six crosses (one accurate) and one tackle in Friday's 2-0 loss versus USA. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute while racking up four clear...

Impact Italiano was one of the biggest attacking threats for Australia in this loss to the USMNT, which says a lot about the team's struggles in the final third. Aside from the six crosses, giving him eight in total in the tournament, Italiano also looked active on the defensive end. He has 11 clearances and four tackles in two matches thus far.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Shuto Machino - Absent from training Machino was not in training Friday ahead of Sunday's match against Tunisia due to an apparent illness, according to Football Zone.

Impact Machino was not with his teammates in training on Friday as Japan trained to get ready to face Tunisia, with the forward back at the hotel with an illness. Luckily for the team, this appears as only a loss of depth at the moment, as he didn't appear in the opener. However, the team will want to keep options available as they move forward, as another attacker, Takefusa Kubo (knee), is already injured.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Leads clearances in tidy display Elvedi recorded six clearances in Thursday's 4-1 win versus Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 65th minute.

Impact Elvedi led Switzerland in clearances with eight but his other defensive numbers were modest for the night. His only foul of the game earned him a yellow card, and he has now picked up three fouls across the opening two games. In possession though he was tidy and reliable, completing 67 of 70 passes and creating one chance for his side.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Haris Tabakovic - Finds bench role Tabakovic (ankle) is on the bench for Thursday's clash against Switzerland.

Impact Tabakovic has been included in the squad after returning to collective training following a period of working separately from the group since arriving in the USA, with coach Sergej Barbarez confirming the striker is in excellent shape and in line for a role off the bench as Bosnia and Herzegovina look to build on their result from the tournament opener. His presence among the substitutes offers Barbarez a dangerous option to unleash from the bench against Switzerland as the group stage reaches a critical stage.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Zento Uno - Signs for Gladbach until 2030 Uno has joined Gladbach from Shimizu S-Pulse on a contract until June 2030, the club announced.

Impact Uno made 27 league appearances including 25 starts in his first season following Shimizu's promotion to the J1 League, before captaining the side 13 times across 17 appearances in the 2026 J1 Special Season. Sporting director Rouven Schroder praised his defensively minded, tactically disciplined and physically robust profile, describing the move to the Bundesliga as the next demanding step in his career. Uno earned his first two senior caps for Japan at the 2025 East Asian Championship against China and South Korea, and expressed his excitement at fulfilling a long-held dream of playing in the Bundesliga for a club he described as well known in Japan through its history of Japanese players.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Haris Tabakovic - Available against Switzerland Tabakovic (ankle) will be available for Thursday's clash against Switzerland, with the striker most likely in line for a role off the bench, according to Bosnian Football.

Impact Tabakovic had been working separately from the group since his arriving in the USA, as he was recovering from the ankle injury that ruled him out of the World Cup opener, making his return to collective training a significant step forward. The striker's availability gives coach Sergej Barbarez an additional attacking option as Bosnia and Herzegovina look to build on their result from the tournament opener.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Solid at heart of defense Elvedi registered two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Qatar.

Impact Elvedi anchored the center of Switzerland's back three with authority throughout Saturday's 1-1 draw with Qatar, winning the majority of his aerial duels. The Borussia Monchengladbach centre-back was beaten by Boualem Khoukhi's stoppage-time header from a corner, a collective defensive breakdown that overshadowed an otherwise composed individual performance and left Switzerland with one point instead of three heading into a group that now sees all four teams level.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Italiano - Makes World Cup debut Italiano registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Turkey.

Impact Italiano started the game at right back and had to constantly deal with Baris Yilmaz and Ferdi Kadioglu. Italiano performed well, recording seven clearances, three tackles, and an interception. Italiano was replaced by Jason Geria in the 74th minute, capping off a strong World Cup debut.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Haris Tabakovic - Trains with team Tabakovic (ankle) returned to training with the team ahead of the second game against Switzerland, according to Bosnian Football.

Impact Tabakovic has been working separately in recent days as he recovers from an ankle injury picked up in his last Bundesliga match, which kept him out of Bosnia and Herzegovina's World Cup opener. He made a notable step forward by joining full team training the day after the game, and could now be in contention for selection against Switzerland, though the forward will likely be a bench option

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Chiarodia - Signs contract extension until 2028 Chiarodia has signed a one-year contract extension with Gladbach until June 2028, the club announced.

Impact Chiarodia made 15 Bundesliga appearances this season after returning from injury, taking his overall tally to 37 Bundesliga outings for the club since joining from Werder Bremen in 2023/24. Chiarodia also made his senior Italy debut this month, starting and playing the full 90 minutes in both the 1-0 victory over Luxembourg and the 1-0 win in Greece, underlining his development into a player operating at the highest level. Sporting director Rouven Schroder described him as a young and developable center-back who has proven his potential both at club and now international level, with the extension reflecting the shared belief that his next important career step will come at Gladbach.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Gio Reyna - Nets final goal of match Reyna recorded one goal on one shot in Friday's 4-1 win over Paraguay.

Impact Reyna would come onto the field with eight minutes left in regular time, but still made an impact, as the attacker came up with a beautiful outside-of-the-foot shot for the fourth goal of the match in stoppage time. This is a huge relief for a player who was questionable to make the squad, making an early impact. This could potentially lead him to more time heading into the tie against Australia, a sneaky super sub for the American side.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Haris Tabakovic - Not facing Canada Tabakovic (ankle) will be absent from Bosnia Herzegovina's World Cup opener against Canada, with coach Sergej Barbarez confirming that "it's too early and that in the best case he'...

Impact Tabakovic has yet to fully overcome his ankle problem and is unlikely to play a meaningful role in the group stage. The striker would normally be part of the rotation with Ermedin Demirovic, Jovo Lukic and Edin Dzeko (undisclosed), but losing him limits the depth of a team that will at least recover Dzeko for Friday's contest.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Shuto Machino - Japan call-up confirmed Machino has been called up to Japan's World Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Wataru Endo, according to Gekisaka.

Impact Machino joins the group ahead of Japan's World Cup opener against the Netherlands, stepping into a squad that has been forced to reorganize following the loss of their captain. The Borussia Monchengladbach forward brings attacking depth and goal-scoring ability to a Japanese side that will need to find solutions up front throughout the tournament. His call-up gives coach Hajime Moriyasu an additional offensive option as Japan prepare to compete in Group F alongside the Netherlands, Sweden and Tunisia.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Haris Tabakovic - Continues to train separately Tabakovic's (ankle) participation in Tuesday's practice was limited to physical therapy and individual work while Bosnia-Herzegovina prepare for the World Cup kickoff, Bosnian Foot...

Impact Tabakovic is expected to miss the first couple of group-stage contests against Canada and Switzerland, respectively, reducing the team's attacking depth. Given that Edin Dzeko (undisclosed) is also dealing with discomfort, Ermedin Demirovic and Jovo Lukic could make the starting front duo in the short term. Meanwhile, Tabakovic will look to increase his workload in upcoming training sessions and eventually offer an interesting backup option.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Isac Lidberg - Signs for Gladbach Lidberg has joined Gladbach from Darmstadt on a contract until June 2030, the club announced.

Impact Lidberg scored 31 goals and contributed nine assists across 58 second division appearances for Darmstadt since joining in 2024, establishing himself as one of the most clinical strikers in the second tier of German football. Sporting director Rouven Schroder praised his goal threat, physical strength, dynamism and aggressive mentality in the center-forward position, expressing delight at filling an important squad position with high-quality and ahead of schedule. Lidberg himself described his excitement at joining a club he had followed since childhood, saying he needed little convincing once he learned of Gladbach's interest.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

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