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Kota Takai - Won't play vs. Koln Takai (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Koln.

Impact Takai is progressing well in his recovery, but the defender won't be an option to play this weekend. He should be ready to roll after the international break, and it wouldn't be surprising if he returns to the starting lineup right away. Takai had started in his previous three Bundesliga outings before going down injured.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Friedrich - Option again Friedrich (strain) is an option for Saturday's match against Koln, according to manager Eugen Polanski.

Impact Friedrich went down with a muscle injury this week but was able to make a quick return, as the defender is already an option just a few days later. However, it is unknown how much he will play, potentially limited due to caution. He has only started in one of his five appearances this season, so a bench spot is likely.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan N`Goumou - Trains with team Ngoumou (Achilles) resumed team training since last week and is nearing a return to the matchday squad, the club posted.

Impact Ngoumou has yet to log his first minutes this season after being sidelined for nearly a full year with an Achilles injury, but he was back in team training last week and is closing in on a return to the matchday squad, likely right after the March international break. This is a big step forward in his recovery timeline and puts him on track to rejoin the rotation soon. His return would be a solid boost for Gladbach, as he was a consistent starter before going down.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Bolin - Makes permanent move to Gladbach Bolin made a permanent move to Gladbach and signed a contract until June 2030, the club announced.

Impact Bolin has completed a permanent move to Borussia Monchengladbach through June 2030 after the club activated his clause following a loan from Malmo, featuring in all six Bundesliga matches since arriving in January. The 22-year-old Swedish attacking midfielder has logged 153 appearances and 28 goals in Sweden across Malmo, Degerfors and BK Olympic, while recording 10 league goals in 25 matches during the 2023/24 season and eight goals in 49 appearances in 2024/25. He has also gained European experience with 15 Europa League matches and 12 Champions League qualifiers, scoring four goals, and has earned two senior caps for Sweden.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kota Takai - Eyeing potential return Takai (undisclosed) is eyeing a return to training this week and a potential return when facing Koln on Saturday, according to manager Eugen Polanski, per Jannik Sorgatz of Rheinis...

Impact Takai has been sidelined but is nearing a return, with the club seeming confident he could be back on the training field this week. That said, this could potentially lead to a return Saturday, although that is yet to be decided. He had started in his last three appearances, so he is likely to see time once fit again.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rocco Reitz - Will join Leipzig in summer Reitz will join Leipzig from Gladbach in the summer and signed a contract until 2031, his future club announced.

Impact Reitz will join RB Leipzig from Borussia Monchengladbach starting in the 2026/27 season after signing a contract through 2031. The 23-year-old midfielder made 88 Bundesliga appearances for Gladbach with eight goals and six assists after rising through the club's academy and making his debut in October 2020. He became a regular starter following two loan spells at Sint-Truiden and served as vice-captain this season while frequently wearing the captain's armband.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Stöger celebrates landmark appearance with superb free kick as Gladbach beats St Pauli

Kevin Stöger’s first goal of the season in his 200th Bundesliga appearance has set Borussia Mönchengladbach on its way to a 2-0 victory over St. Pauli

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Joe Scally - Sets up one of two goals Scally had an assist with his lone chance created while making two tackles (winning both) during Friday's 2-0 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Scally set up Franck Honorat in the 62nd minute assisting Gladbach's second goal of the match. The assist was the first goal involvement since January for Scally as he's combined for four chances created, seven crosses and six tackles over his last three appearances.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Honorat - Nets first goal of season Honoart scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Friday's 2-0 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Honoart entered the match in the 57th minute and scored Gladbach's second goal five minutes later. The goal was the first this season for the attacker and his first goal involvement since January 31st as he's combined for two shots, five chances created and 14 crosses over his last three appearances.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Nicolas - Shuts down St. Pauli Nicolas kept a clean sheet while making a save during Friday's 2-0 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Nicolas helped Gladbach to all three points by shutting out St. Pauli on Friday. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for eight saves and keeping two clean sheets over his last three starts. Gladbach head on the road to take on Koln next weekend.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Stoger - Opens season scoring account Stoger scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating a chance during Friday's 2-0 win over St. Pauli.

Impact Stoger opened the scoring in the 37th minute while leading Gladbach in both shots and crosses in the match. The goal was the first this season for Stoger in a rare attacking outburst as he's combined for just Friday's three shots, two chances created and three crosses over his last three appearances.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Rocco Reitz - Back from suspension Reitz served his one-game suspension in Friday's win over St. Pauli and is eligible for selection going forward.

Impact Reitz was a regular starter before being banned, so it shouldn't be difficult for him to regain a spot in central midfield, perhaps over Kevin Stoger or Wael Mohya. While not a frequent goal contributor, Reitz should be valuable for all-around output, with occasional set pieces boosting his playmaking upside.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Friedrich - Out with muscle issue Friedrich was not in the squad for Friday's match against St. Pauli due to a muscle issue.

Impact The absence was not a major one for Gladbach as Friedrich has started just one match all season and hasn't made an appearance since the end of January. The defender will hope to be an option next week at Koln.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Castrop - Not mentioned in presser Castrop (undisclosed) wasn't mentioned in the presser before Friday's game against St. Pauli and will be available for the game.

Impact Castrop was subbed off due to precaution the last time out, and all signs point to him being available Friday. Castrop has started in 14 of his 20 appearances this term.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan N`Goumou - Still working on recovery Ngoumou (Achilles) is still working on his return and is not yet deemed fit for play, according to manager Eugene Polanksi, per Rheinische Post. "Last week, it was more of a touch...

Impact Ngoumou has been out nearly a year now and is not yet an option, with the midfielder still working on his rehabilitation. That said, he has been able to integrate into some ball work and running, appearing to be nearing the verge of training with his teammates. A return is for sure not to come ahead of the international break, although he could see the field to end the season in April or May.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kota Takai - Looks to be out another week Takai (strain) is likely not an option until the March 21 match against Koln, according to manager Eugen Polanski, per Rheinische Post. "On Saturday, he was running. If he can't tr...

Impact Takai looks to be set to miss another match as he continues to heal, with the defender still not getting the green light to join his teammates, and still yet to be confirmed of individually training. That said, he could see a boost in the next few days, but that will depend on whether his club wants to risk him. The defender has had a rough season, starting in three of his six appearances since joining the club but missing well over 20 games between his time with Gladbach and Tottenham.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Hack - Trains individually Hack (knee) is back in individual training, according to Rheinische Post.

Impact Hack suffered a setback last week, but it appears not to be all that serious, as the midfielder is already back in individual training. That said, a return for him following a muscle fiber tear is likely still a few weeks away. He definitely won't see the field until after the international break, although he could return soon after the break.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Castrop - Set for quick return Castrop (undisclosed) is likely to be an option for Friday's match against St. Pauli after his injury was only deemed minor, according to manager Eugen Polanski, per the Rheinische...

Impact Castrop looks to have avoided any type of serious injury and should be in for a quick return come Friday, appearing unlikely to miss any time due to the discomfort. This is good news for the club, as he has been a regular starter on the flanks, starting in four of their past five outings. If he is deemed fully fit Friday, he will look to see the start, with 14 starts in 20 appearances this season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Bolin - Trains, injury appears minor Bolin (thigh) is already back in team training and is likely only dealing with a minor injury, according to the Rheinische Post.

Impact Bolin was thought to have only suffered a minor injury after some comments were made by their manager, and that has come to fruition, with the midfielder already training with his teammates again. This is huge for the player, as he should be an option come Friday's match against St. Pauli if he is always training. He started in two of his five appearances since joining the club, likely to continue elevating his role following the transfer from Malmo.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Shuto Machino - Records four shots Machino recorded four shots (two on goal) in Friday's 4-1 defeat against Bayern Munich.

Impact Machino would only feature from the bench Friday but still saw sone decent work, recording four shots, with two on target. He has now gone nearly two months since his last goal, remaining at three in 24 appearances (seven starts) this season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Wael Mohya - Goal from bench Mohya scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 4-1 defeat to Bayern Munich.

Impact Mohya would come up with the club's lone goal of the match Friday, finding the back of the net in the 89th minute for a consolation goal. This is his first goal of the season, earning the goal after only five minutes on the field. He will hope this leads to more time, only with one start in nine appearances this season, earning 234 minutes of play.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Nicolas - Concedes four against Bayern Nicolas registered five saves and allowed four goals in Friday's 4-1 defeat against Bayern Munich.

Impact Nicolas had a roughmatch Friday despite a decent five saves, with the goalie still falling victim to four goals. This comes after he earned his first clean sheet in over a month last time out, with only three since the turn of the new year. With their next outing against St. Pauli, he will hope for a 10th clean sheet this season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich 4-1 Borussia Monchengladbach: Bundesliga leaders run riot despite Kane absence Jamal Musiala scored his first Bundesliga goal of the season, while Luis Diaz starred in Bayern Munich's win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

MARCH 6 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Yannick Engelhardt - Suspension served Engelhardt is available going forward after being ineligible Friday against Bayern Munich.

Impact Engelhardt is expected to return to the starting lineup, especially with Rocco Reitz now banned for the March 13 fixture against St. Pauli. Having played a central midfield role throughout the 2025/26 season, Engelhardt is a decent contributor of passes and defensive stats against most opposition, but he scored only one goal over his last 17 league games.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Bolin - Picks up potential muscle injury Bolin exited Friday's 4-1 loss to Bayern Munich due to an apparent physical issue in his right thigh.

Impact Bolin walked off the pitch but was in clear pain during the final minutes of Friday's matchup. The midfielder, who has started in two of the last six Bundesliga games, is now at risk of being sidelined due to the issue. In that case, his place could be covered by either Wael Mohya or Florian Neuhaus.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

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