B. M'gladbach Team News Page 3 - Soccer

Jens Castrop - Leaves with discomfort Friday Castrop was forced to exit Friday's game against Bayern Munich after picking up a blow in the second half.

Impact Castrop played 67 minutes during his second consecutive start as a left wing-back, though he got hurt at some point in the second half. While it's unclear if he has suffered a significant problem, he'll likely be a doubt for future games, with Lukas Ullrich available to take his place.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Rocco Reitz - Sent off against Bayern Reitz earned a red card during Friday's meeting with Bayern Munich.

Impact Reitz committed a last-man foul that led to a penalty kick while leaving his side with 10 men for the rest of a touch matchup. The midfielder will be forced to miss the upcoming game versus St. Pauli through suspension and could face a longer absence depending on the disciplinary committee's decision. This leaves the team without one of their regular midfielders and set-piece takers, but Yannik Engelhardt will be back from his own ban to offer a natural replacement option.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Kota Takai - Available against Bayern Takai (undisclosed) trained fully this week and is available for Friday's clash against Bayern as he wasn't listed in the injury report by coach Eugen Polanski, according to Stern.

Impact Takai picked up a minor strain in the last game against Union Berlin, but the defender looks fully recovered after training with the squad this week and will be an option for Friday's clash against Bayern. Takai has been a regular in the starting XI for Gladbach lately and could continue to play a solid role in the upcoming fixtures, unless coach Eugen Polanski opts to deploy Phillipp Sander in defense again.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Hack - Suffers setback in training Hack (knee) suffered a setback in team training and will miss several more weeks to recover, according to BILD.

Impact Hack worked his way back into full team training last week and was closing in on a comeback from a long-term knee injury, but the attacking midfielder hit another setback this week that will sideline him for several more weeks. It's a brutal blow for a player who's typically a locked-in starter in Gladbach's frontline. With him out, Haris Tabakovic and Franck Honorat are set to maintain their expanded roles up top and continue carrying the load in the attacking third.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Kota Takai - Dealing with minor sprain Takai (undisclosed) missed Saturday's 1-0 victory over Union Berlin due to a minor sprain, the club announced.

Impact Takai will be evaluated over the next few days after picking up a minor sprain in the final training session before Saturday's showdown against Union Berlin, an issue that ultimately kept him out of the match. The center-back has been a steady presence in Gladbach's lineup lately, earning the start in three of his last four available appearances and cementing his role in the defensive rotation. If he is forced to miss additional time, Philipp Sander is the leading candidate to slot back into the back line once again.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Engelhardt - Suspended one game Engelhardt will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Bundesliga.

Impact Engelhardt picked up his fifth yellow card in Bundesliga action and will miss Friday's clash against Bayern due to suspension. The midfielder has been a mainstay in the center of the pitch for Gladbach all season, cementing himself in the starting XI and delivering consistent, reliable minutes. His absence forces a shake-up in the lineup, with Florian Neuhaus lining up as a potential replacement to step in against the Bavarians.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Sander - Keeps clean sheet Saturday Sander recorded three shots (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Union Berlin.

Impact Sander kept his third clean sheet of the season Saturday, his first since Jan. 17. He was very active on the defensive end, recording six clearances, four interceptions, two tackles and one blocked shot. He was also quite involved on the attack, taking a season-high three shots and recording multiple accurate crosses for just the second time this season.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Honorat - 13 crosses in Saturday's win Honorat generated 13 crosses (five accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Union Berlin.

Impact Honorat had a highly productive match Saturday as he recorded 13 crosses, his second most in the match this season, and tied a season high with five accurate crosses. He also created four chances on the attack, providing excellent creation even though none of it ended with an assist. He also made two clearances and blocked one shot before he was subbed off in the 81st minute for Shuto Machino.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Castrop - Productive in Saturday's win Castrop had three shots (two on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Castrop tied a season high with two shots on target Saturday, a mark tat he's now hit four times this season despite him having scored just one goal. He also set a season high with six crosses although just one was accurate. He helped his side keep a clean sheet as well, recording three clearances, two interceptions and one tackle as he played the full 90 minutes for just the third time this season.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Diks - Provides winner Saturday Diks scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Union Berlin.

Impact Diks scored the only goal of Saturday's match, a penalty in the 94th minute that he slotted past Frederik Ronnow. It was one of a season-high four shots he took in the match, and he also created one chance on the attack. He helped keep a clean sheet as well, recording for clearances, one interception and one tackle in his highly productive 90 minutes.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Nicolas - Keeps clean sheet Saturday Nicolas made two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Union Berlin.

Impact Nicolas kept his ninth clean sheet of the season Saturday, his first since Jan. 17. His defense completely shutdown the Union Berlin attack, only forcing Nicolas to make two saves throughout the 90 minutes. He faces his most difficult outing of the season Friday at Bayern Munich, a side which has scored an incredible 88 goals through 24 matches this season.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gio Reyna - Available from bench Reyna (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Reyna has shaken off his muscle strain and was back in full team training this week, putting him in the mix for Saturday's showdown against Union Berlin. That is a big boost for Gladbach as he adds another dynamic weapon in the final third and gives the attack more versatility moving forward. Still, he is likely to ease back in with a rotational role at first rather than jumping straight into a full-time starting spot.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Alejo Sarco - Makes bench Saturday Sarco (foot) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Sarco makes the bench for Saturday's matchup against Union Berlin after returning to full training and overcoming the foot injury that kept him out of the last two games. His availability adds depth to Gladbach's attacking rotation. He resumes action in a substitute role as he works his way back into the mix.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gio Reyna - Back to full team training Reyna (strain) was spotted training in full and could return in the coming fixtures, although Saturday's clash against Union Berlin is likely to come too soon for him, coach Eugen...

Impact Reyna is back in full team training this week after sitting out the last five matches with a muscular strain. The attacking midfielder is trending toward a return to the matchday squad, with a March comeback very much in play, and the exact timing will hinge on how his body responds over the next few sessions. That said, he has mostly been deployed as a bench weapon for Gladbach this season and is expected to slide back into that role once he's fully up to speed.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Hack - Trains in full Hack (knee) was spotted training in full and could return in the coming fixtures, although Saturday's clash against Union Berlin is likely to come too soon for him, coach Eugen Pol...

Impact Hack is back in full team training this week after finally putting a frustrating knee injury behind him, one that kept him out for months following a failed comeback attempt in November. The attacking midfielder is now closing in on a return to the matchday squad, with a March comeback firmly on the table. Whether that happens early or later in the month will depend on how he responds in training over the next few days, but before going down he was a locked-in starter for Gladbach and is fully expected to battle his way back into a similar role once he's back at full speed.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Alejo Sarco - Could be available Saturday Sarco (foot) could be back in contention for Saturday's clash against Union Berlin, coach Eugen Polanski said to the media, according to Thomas Grulke from Rheinische Post.

Impact Sarco was a full participant in training this week and is trending toward being available for Saturday's matchup against Union Berlin after putting a foot injury behind him that sidelined him for the last two games. That is a boost for Gladbach, as it gives them another option up top and adds depth to the attacking rotation. Even so, he is expected to slide back into a bench role as he works his way into the mix moving forward.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Wael Mohya - Appearance off bench Mohya had one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Mohya made his seventh league appearance for Gladbach off the bench as he continues to develop with the team. He's played in just 156 minutes, getting four shots with four crosses and two tackles.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Stoger - Assists Sunday Stoger assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Stoger came off the bench to assist the lone goal for Gladbach on Sunday. He's remained just a bench option of late with two starts in the last appearances and seven starts in 18 Bundesliga matches.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Haris Tabakovic - Nets one in loss Tabakovic scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 loss against SC Freiburg.

Impact Tabakovic's goal was not enough to get the win on Sunday. He neeted his 11th goal of the season has he continues his strong debut campaign for Gladbach. The forward has scored a total of four goals in the last eight appearances, collecting 17 shots in that span.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Nicolas - Four saves Sunday Nicolas recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Nicolas made four saves while allowing two goals during the loss to Freiburg on Sunday. He's failed to keep a clean sheet in the last five appearances, conceding 10 goals with 23 saves in that span. The keeper will face off with Union Berlin for the next game on Saturday, who have scored five goals in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rocco Reitz - No longer suspended Reitz is back from his ban and is an option moving forward.

Impact Reitz has served his ban and is eligible for play now, sitting out a game with the ban. He will look to reclaim a starting role immediately after the ban, as he has yet to miss a start all season outside of the ban, with two assists this season.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Nathan N`Goumou - Progressing well in recovery Ngoumou (Achilles) is progressing well in his recovery but still faces a lengthy road back, coach Eugen Polanski told the media, according to Jannik Sorgatz from Rheinische Post. "...

Impact Ngoumou is trending in the right direction after the Achilles rupture he suffered in April, as the midfielder has now resumed running sessions in football boots. He is set to be gradually reintegrated into team training over the coming weeks, but there is still significant ground to cover before he is ready to return to competitive action. His timetable remains uncertain, though a comeback before the end of March would be considered an optimistic scenario at best.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Alejo Sarco - Still in rehabilitation process Sarco (foot) is still in the rehabilitation process of his injury and remains out for the time being, according to Jannik Sorgatz from Rheinische Post.

Impact Sarco picked up a foot injury last week and hasn't trained with the squad at all since then, officially ruling him out for Sunday's matchup against Freiburg. There is still no clear timetable for his return to the matchday squad as the medical staff continue to monitor his progress. That said, given his role in the rotation, his absence won't shake up the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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