B. M'gladbach Team News Page 2 - Soccer

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

Haris Tabakovic - Working separately with physios Tabakovic (ankle) has joined the Bosnia and Herzegovina squad in Toronto but continues to work separately on his own program with the national team's physiotherapists rather than t...

Impact Tabakovic's arrival at the squad's base is an encouraging development given the severity of the ankle fracture he suffered during the Bundesliga season finale, and his presence in Toronto confirms he is progressing within the planned recovery timeline. The third group stage fixture at the latest remains the target for his potential return to competitive action, with the coaching staff hoping to have their most prolific striker available at some point during the tournament.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Haris Tabakovic - Expected Friday, still doubtful Tabakovic (ankle) has not yet joined the Bosnia and Herzegovina squad's training sessions at Energizer Park in St. Louis, with the striker's arrival expected on Friday but his abil...

Impact Tabakovic is part of Bosnia's official squad but continues to recover separately, and the coaching staff will have a clearer picture of his availability once he arrives and undergoes assessment from the medical staff on Friday. The third group stage fixture remains the target for his potential return to action, with coach Barbarez hoping the striker can prove his fitness in time to contribute at some point during the tournament.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Reliable Swiss center-back Elvedi has been named in Switzerland's World Cup squad and is expected to partner Manuel Akanji at center-back under coach Murat Yakin, arriving at the tournament after a solid dom...

Impact Elvedi posted 43 tackles, 41 interceptions and an imposing 270 clearances across 33 Bundesliga appearances this season, underlining his consistency and physical presence at the heart of the Gladbach defense. His aerial dominance, ability to read dangerous situations early and composure under pressure make him a well-suited partner for the more ball-playing Manuel Akanji, with the two complementing each other effectively in the Swiss defensive setup. His clearance numbers in particular reflect a defender who takes ownership of his penalty area and makes the decisive interventions when they matter most.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Haris Tabakovic - Should return before third game Tabakovic (ankle) has been included in Bosnia and Herzegovina's official 26-man squad submitted to FIFA for the group stage, with his replacement Arjan Malic left out of the final...

Impact Tabakovic is still recovering from an ankle injury but is progressing well and should be able to return before the third game of the group stage. Arjan Madic had been called up as emergency cover following Tabakovic's ankle fracture but has not been registered for the opening three fixtures, a clear indication that the coaching staff are confident their top striker will be available in time for the later stages of the group phase. Manager Barbarez is planning for Tabakovic to rejoin the squad before the third match, which would be a remarkable comeback story given the severity of the initial diagnosis that had written him off entirely from the tournament.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Eintracht Frankfurt brings back Adi Hütter as coach on a 3-year deal

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MAY 31 • Associated Press

Haris Tabakovic - Unlikely for opener Tabakovic (ankle) is not expected to be ready for Bosnia and Herzegovina's World Cup opener against Canada on June 12 but remains within the planned recovery timeline, with coach S...

Impact Tabakovic had been written off entirely after suffering an ankle fracture during the Bundesliga season finale, making his continued presence in the squad a remarkable development given the severity of the initial diagnosis. Bosnia will manage his return carefully and the coaching staff will have a clearer picture of his availability for the later stages of the group phase once he begins training with the squad, with the prospect of having their most prolific striker available at some point during the tournament a significant potential boost for coach Barbarez's side.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Yukhym Konoplya - Joins Gladbach until 2029 Konoplya has joined Gladbach from Shakhtar Donetsk on a free transfer on a contract until June 2029, his new club announced.

Impact Konoplya brings significant experience to the Borussia Park, having made 114 competitive appearances for Shakhtar across all competitions including 15 Champions League outings, contributing seven goals and 15 assists while winning three Ukrainian league titles, two domestic cups and a Super Cup during his time at the club. Sporting director Rouven Schroder praised his physicality, willingness to play and leadership qualities gained as a regular starter for the Ukrainian champions and through 27 senior international appearances for Ukraine, where he has scored twice. Konoplia expressed overwhelming emotion at joining such a historic club with an incredible fanbase, admitting it would take a few days to fully process the magnitude of the move, while also having a previous connection to Gladbach having faced them in a charity friendly in May 2022 when the club hosted the Ukrainian national team.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Haris Tabakovic - Likely to join squad before WC Tabakovic (ankle) could potentially join the Bosnia and Herzegovina squad before their World Cup departure, according to coach Sergej Barbarez, per Reprezentacija. "As for Tabakovi...

Impact Tabakovic had been initially ruled out of the World Cup after suffering an ankle fracture during the season finale against Hoffenheim, with a recovery timeline of at least three months casting serious doubt over his participation. The positive update from the coach is an encouraging surprise given the severity of the initial diagnosis, and Bosnia will be hoping their most prolific striker can prove his fitness in time to contribute at the tournament. Tabakovic ends his Gladbach loan campaign with 13 goals and two assists across 32 Bundesliga appearances before the injury struck, and his potential availability would be a significant boost for a side that will rely heavily on his goal-scoring threat throughout the competition.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Leopold - Signs for Gladbach until 2030 Leopold has joined Gladbach from Hannover 96 on a free transfer on a contract until June 2030, his new club announced.

Impact Leopold spent four seasons at Hannover, making 124 competitive appearances and contributing eight goals and 17 assists while establishing himself as a key figure in the second division, most recently serving as club captain during the 2025/26 campaign. Sporting director Rouven Schroder praised Leopold as a disciplined and high-intensity midfielder with good technical ability and strong tactical understanding, describing his development as a leader at Hannover as a significant factor behind the recruitment. Leopold himself described fulfilling his dream of playing in the Bundesliga at such a big club as something special, promising the Gladbach fans he will always give 100 percent in what promises to be a significant step up in his career after developing through the Freiburg academy before making his name at Hannover.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

David Herold - Signs with Monchengladbach Herold signed with Borussia Monchengladbach from Karlsruher SC on a contract through June 2030, the club announced.

Impact Herold comes through the Bayern Munich academy system before going on to establish himself at Karlsruher SC, where he made 95 appearances across all competitions, contributing two goals and 11 assists. The 23-year-old also had a loan stint at Austrian side SCR Altach, where he featured in 15 Bundesliga games. Head of sport Rouven Schroder highlighted his stamina, goal threat and character as key attributes behind the signing, with the German defender also having represented his country at youth level from the under-16 through to the under-20 side. His arrival ahead of the 2026-27 season gives Monchengladbach a young and motivated option in the defensive unit as they look to rebuild heading into the new campaign.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Haris Tabakovic - Ankle fracture ends WC dream Tabakovic suffered an ankle fracture in the 72nd minute of Saturday's season finale against Hoffenheim and is expected to miss at least three months, ruling him out of the World Cu...

Impact Tabakovic had scored earlier in the match before the injury occurred following a challenge with Ozan Kabak, and is now wearing a cast on his leg with an official diagnosis still pending. If surgery is required, the recovery timeline could extend to around six months, making his absence from the tournament virtually certain regardless. The striker ends a strong loan campaign at Gladbach with 13 goals and two assists across his 32 Bundesliga appearances (28 starts), having been one of the most productive strikers in the division before the cruel injury on what was supposed to be his farewell appearance. Tabakovic will now return to parent club Hoffenheim as both his immediate future and long-term recovery plan are determined.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Castrop - Suspension served Castrop has served his three-match Bundesliga suspension and is no longer suspended.

Impact Castrop had seen his red card ban extended to three matches by the DFB, effectively ending his domestic season prematurely after 26 appearances (20 starts), contributing three goals and one assist across the campaign. The South Korean international will now shift his focus entirely to the World Cup this summer before returning to Gladbach ahead of the 2026/27 season, with the club looking forward to having him back in the fold once the tournament concludes.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Nicolas - Shuts out Hoffenheim Nicolas kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Saturday's 4-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Nicolas helped Gladbach to all three points by shutting out Hoffenheim on the final day of the season. The keeper ends the year with 34 starts allowing 53 goals while leading the league with 136 saves and keeping 13 clean sheets, the third most in the Bundesliga.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Scally - Helps Gladbach to clean sheet Scally crossed once inaccurately and made five tackles (winning two) during Saturday's 4-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Scally was a part of the Gladbach back line that kept a clean sheet Saturday leading his side in tackles. Scally ends the year with 29 starts across 32 Bundesliga appearances while having five goal involvements, 48 crosses and 48 tackles.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Bolin - Nets first Bundesliga goal Bolin scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) and crossing twice inaccurately during Saturday's 4-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Bolin found the back of the net in the 14th minute opening the scoring in the match while leading Gladbach in shots. It was the first Bundesliga goal for Bolin after joining the club in the winter transfer window. Bolin finishes the Bundesliga campaign with two goal involvements across 13 appearances.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Diks - Scores in one sided win Diks scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking a shot and making four clearances during Saturday's 4-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Diks found the back of the net in the 81st minute scoring Gladbach's third goal. The center back ends the year with five goals across 30 league appearances while making 132 clearances and 43 tackles.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Assists twice in season finale Elvedi had two assists from two chances created while blocking two shots and making 13 clearances during Saturday's 4-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Elvedi set up goals in the 81st and 91st minutes while leading Gladbach in blocks and clearances during the victory. Despite starting 33 Bundesliga matches, the assists were the first goal involvements this season for the centerback. Elvedi ends the year with 271 clearances, the most in the league.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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