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Zento Uno - Unlikely against Elversberg Uno (undisclosed) has resumed training after his muscular injury this week, though his integration into the team is likely still premature for Saturday's clash against Elversberg,...

Impact Uno had already been considered too early for the Bundesliga opener against RB Leipzig, with coach Eugen Polanski saying at the time he was training again but not yet fully up to speed. His continued progress positions him closer to a potential involvement, though a full return to the matchday squad may still need to wait a bit longer.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Leopold - Suffers likely ACL tear Leopold suffered a serious injury in team training that appears to be a torn ACL, with a months long absence looming pending official confirmation of the diagnosis, according to BI...

Impact Leopold joined Gladbach on a free transfer from Hannover 96 just last summer, having made 124 competitive appearances there with eight goals and 17 assists while serving as club captain during his final season. This potential setback comes at a particularly unfortunate time, striking the newcomer just as he was set to make his step up into the Bundesliga.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Kleindienst - Managing workload Kleindienst had his workload reduced during Tuesday's training session after completing his first full match in more than 15 months against RB Leipzig, according to Rheinische Post...

Impact Kleindienst trained on the pitch for less than 30 minutes before continuing his work indoors, but coach Eugen Polanski clarified that the striker could have completed the entire session. The reduced workload was simply part of his fitness management after he played around 20-to-25 minutes longer than initially planned against Leipzig. There appears to be no injury concern ahead of Saturday's clash against Elversberg, though Gladbach will continue to carefully manage his workload as he works back toward peak fitness.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Yukhym Konoplya - Making progress in recovery Konoplya (knee) is making progress in his recovery from a right MCL injury but remains unavailable for Saturday's clash against Elversberg, according to Rheinische Post.

Impact Konoplya has returned to individual work on the pitch around five weeks after suffering the injury, completing ball drills, passing, shooting and sprints. He's yet to resume full team training, though coach Eugen Polanski indicated that his recovery is progressing quicker than might normally be expected. Konoplya could rejoin team training before the next international break, but his competitive return will depend on how his knee responds to the increased workload.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Kuhn - Joins Gladbach on loan Kuhn has joined Borussia Monchengladbach on loan from Como on a deal running through June 30, 2027, the club announced.

Impact Kuhn struggled to make an impact at Como after joining from Celtic, managing just one goal and two assists across 23 Serie A appearances last season, and the move gives him a route back to regular football in the Bundesliga, a longtime goal of his. He broke out at Celtic, most notably delivering a standout performance against Bayern Munich in the Champions League playoffs, and Gladbach sporting director Rouven Schroder pointed to his versatility, pace, and one-on-one ability as qualities the squad lacked. Kuhn joins a crowded wing rotation alongside Wael Mohya, Robin Hack, Hugo Bolin, and Franck Honorat, so he'll need to compete for minutes despite the fresh start.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Daiki Hashioka - Undergoes medical examinations Hashioka is undergoing further medical evaluation after being stretchered off during Saturday's 3-0 loss to RB Leipzig, according to BILD.

Impact Hashioka was taken to Leipzig University Hospital after colliding with Antonio Nusa and requiring lengthy treatment on the pitch. The defender underwent X-rays, an MRI and a CT scan, with a potential injury around the cervical spine reportedly being investigated, though no diagnosis has yet been announced. Further examinations are expected following his return to Monchengladbach, leaving both the severity of the injury and a potential recovery timeline unclear for now.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Nicolas - Concedes three in season debut Nicolas allowed three goals while making eight saves during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Leipzig.

Impact Nicolas allowed a goal in the first half and two in the second as Gladbach dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper is the unrivalved number 1 at the club following last year's campaign when he started every league match. Nicolas and company will hope for a better result next week against newly promoted Elversberg.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kou Itakura - One block, one interception Itakura blocked a shot, made an interception and three clearances during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Leipzig.

Impact Itakura was a part of the Gladbach back line that conceded three times Saturday leading the team in blocks and interceptions. The defender is a stalwart in defense for Gladbach following his 31 starts last season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Daiki Hashioka - Off after collision Hashioka was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Leipzig due to a neck injury.

Impact Hashioka left in the 76th minute after colliding with Antonio Nusa following a cross. The defender was replaced by Joe Scally for the final 15 minutes.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Zento Uno - Won't face RB Leipzig Uno (undisclosed) won't be ready for the Bundesliga opener against RB Leipzig on Saturday, according to manager Eugen Polanski. "Fabio Chiarodia and [Zento] Uno have both trained w...

Impact Uno is back in training and seems to be on the verge of being an option for the coaching staff, but this game will ultimately come too soon for him. Uno could be an option for the Sep. 5 match against Elversberg, provided he doesn't suffer a late setback in his recovery.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Chiarodia - Won't be ready for opener Chiarodia (thigh) won't be ready for the Bundesliga opener against RB Leipzig on Saturday, according to manager Eugen Polanski. "[Fabio] Chiarodia and Zento Uno have both trained w...

Impact Chiarodia is back in training with the rest of the squad, but he's lacking the fitness to be an option for this contest. The defender could be an option for the Sep. 5 match against Elversberg if he doesn't suffer any setbacks, though.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Honorat - Comes off bench, delivers assist Honorat came on in the 63rd minute of Sunday's German Cup match against TSV Schott Mainz and recorded an assist, the club posted.

Impact Honorat had missed recent training with a calf issue before this appearance, having already left a preseason friendly early with the same concern, though the injury never developed into anything serious. His involvement and productive cameo now suggest he's put those precautionary setbacks behind him heading into the new season. Honorat is expected to be available for Saturday's Bundesliga opener against RB Leipzig after this encouraging return.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Chiarodia - Set to miss cup opener despite progress Chiarodia has recovered from a torn muscle fiber and recently completed a full training session with Gladbach, though he remains unavailable for Sunday's German Cup opener at TSV S...

Impact Chiarodia's recovery continues to trend in the right direction, but the Italian center back is not yet considered ready for a return to matchday squads. His earliest chance to be included is expected to come at the start of the Bundesliga season against RB Leipzig. Chiarodia is expected to continue building up his training load in the coming days as he works toward that target.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Zento Uno - Ruled out for cup opener Uno remains in rehabilitation from a muscular issue and will miss Sunday's German Cup match at TSV Schott Mainz, according to coach Eugen Polanski, per the Rheinische Post. "He's b...

Impact Uno was unable to train with his Gladbach teammates at the start of the week, instead continuing an individual program, and has now missed the club's last three friendlies as well. His path back to full team training still requires more time, with no clear indication yet of when he'll next be available. Uno is expected to continue his rehabilitation program in the coming days as the club monitors his progress. His continued absence leaves Gladbach without a midfield option who has been sidelined for an extended stretch heading into the new season.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Honorat - Working individually as precaution Honorat (calf) has not trained with the Gladbach group in recent days, instead working through an individual session and additional gym work, according to coach Eugen Polanski, per...

Impact Honorat left Saturday's 2-1 friendly win over Aston Villa at halftime after feeling something in his calf, though Polanski downplayed the severity of the issue. It marks the second precautionary pause of preseason for the French winger, who had already dealt with adductor discomfort back in July that was similarly described as purely preventative. Honorat is expected to be assessed further before a decision is made on his availability for Sunday's German Cup match at TSV Schott Mainz. His recent pattern of minor setbacks will be worth monitoring as the club navigates the final stretch of preseason.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kou Itakura - Returns to Gladbach Itakura has returned to Borussia Monchengladbach on a contract through 2030, the club announced.

Impact Itakura originally joined Gladbach in the summer of 2022 from Manchester City, making 80 competitive appearances and scoring seven goals across three seasons before joining Ajax last summer, where he made 26 appearances in all competitions and scored once. Itakura is expected to start in central defense alongside Kevin Diks, stepping into the void left by Nico Elvedi's departure.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

David Herold - Back to full fitness Herold (thigh) has featured in three straight friendlies without issue after missing the RW Essen match as a precaution, indicating he has fully recovered from the injury.

Impact Herold dealt with thigh discomfort dating back to late July, which was enough to keep him out of the RW Essen friendly purely as a precaution rather than anything more serious. He has since started three consecutive friendlies without issue, a strong indication the injury is fully behind him heading into the new campaign. That sets up a genuine battle with Lukas Ullrich for the left-back position at Gladbach, one that Herold now enters with his fitness fully restored.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Castrop - Ruled out for months Castrop will undergo shoulder surgery in the coming days and will be out for several months, according to the club. Sporting director Rouven Schroder said "This is bitter news for...

Impact Castrop dislocated his shoulder in the friendly against FC Rottach-Egern and traveled back to Monchengladbach for further examination, which determined surgery was necessary. This is a significant and unfortunate setback that comes not long after an earlier scare that had been described as minor, and no specific timeline for his return has been given by the club. Hugo Bolin is expected to see increased playing time in the attacking midfield until Castrop returns.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Zento Uno - Sidelined with muscular problems Uno (undisclosed) was without Gladbach for Friday's 4-1 friendly win over Hoffenheim due to muscular problems, according to Hannah Gobrecht of Rheinische Post.

Impact Uno joined Gladbach this summer from Shimizu S-Pulse and had captained the Japanese club regularly last season, and this early setback comes as an unfortunate start to his time in Germany just as he begins integrating with his new teammates. His path back to full training will be worth monitoring as Gladbach continues its preseason preparations ahead of the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Castrop - Dealing with shoulder issue Castrop went to the hospital and was examined following a suspicion of a shoulder injury, according to Hannah Gobrecht of Rheinische Post.

Impact Castrop required lengthy medical treatment on the field during the friendly against FC Rottach-Egern and was unable to leave under his own power, ultimately being carried off on a stretcher, with the shoulder issue possibly also causing circulatory problems. This is a far more concerning development than his earlier, minor setback that had been described as nothing serious, and further clarity on his condition should come once the hospital examination is complete.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

US midfielder Gio Reyna joins French club Strasbourg from Mönchengladbach

United States midfielder Gio Reyna is getting a fresh start in France to reset after an underachieving season in Germany

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Tomas Cvancara - Still in buildup training Cvancara underwent adductor surgery at the end of last season and is still in buildup training, meaning he will not be joining Gladbach's preseason training camp in Tegernsee, acco...

Impact Cvancara struggled to establish himself during his loan spell at Celtic, managing just 13 appearances with two goals and two assists, following an earlier loan to Antalyaspor that was terminated prematurely in the winter. With his recovery from an adductor surgery still ongoing and his contract running through 2028, his path forward remains uncertain.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Chiarodia - Not joining training camp Chiarodia is still recovering from his torn thigh muscle fiber and will not be joining Gladbach's preseason training camp, according to BMG Edits.

Impact Chiarodia's setback came at an inconvenient time, right in the middle of preseason preparations just before the camp, and sporting director Schroder acknowledged the bitter timing while pledging the club's support through his recovery. He is expected to begin an individualized program before eventually being reintegrated into full team training, and further updates on his timeline should come as his rehabilitation progresses.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

David Herold - Travels with squad Herold (thigh) is set to join Gladbach's preseason training camp, with his recent absence viewed as nothing serious, according to BMG Edits.

Impact Herold had been managing thigh discomfort since last Wednesday, which kept him out of the friendly against RW Essen as a precaution. His inclusion in the squad traveling to the camp at Tegernsee suggests he has moved past that scare, and his continued integration will be worth following as Gladbach shapes its roster ahead of the new season following his summer move from Karlsruher SC. Herold should hold the left-back spot heading into 2026/27.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Castrop - Joins training camp Castrop (undisclosed) is joining Gladbach's preseason training camp, with the issue considered minor, according to BMG Edits.

Impact Castrop had been forced to end his warmup early before the friendly against Hansa Rostock, in which he was originally set to start, adding to a preseason already disrupted by recent knee problems. His inclusion in the traveling squad for the camp at Tegernsee is an encouraging sign that this latest setback is not serious, and his continued progression will be worth tracking as Gladbach builds toward the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

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US midfielder Gio Reyna joins French club Strasbourg from Mönchengladbach