B. M'gladbach Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Fabio Chiarodia - Two interceptions in clean sheet Chiarodia had one tackle (zero won), three clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact With Kevin Diks sidelined for this game, Chardiola stepped in and did his job defensively with three clearances, two interceptions and one tackle, contributing to his second clean sheet in six league starts with the club this season.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Castrop - Shown red Saturday Castrop was shown a straight red card in the 92nd minute of Saturday's match against Wolfsburg and will be suspended for the next Bundesliga clash against Dortmund.

Impact Castrop was sent off with a straight red card in the second half of Saturday's clash against Wolfsburg and will miss at least one match due to suspension. The midfielder had started each of the last eight matches, logging consistent minutes, so his absence could be felt, with Lukas Ullrich expected to step into the starting role in his place.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Diks - Remains out Saturday Diks (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Wolfsburg.

Impact Diks has been unable to pass his fitness assessment after manager Eugen Polanski confirmed the club had been managing his load in recent days following his substitution last match. The defender has been a regular fixture in the back line this season, and his absence leaves the coach short of options at the back, with Fabio Chiarodia expected to see a larger role until Diks returns to full fitness.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Diks - Appears to be questionable Diks (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's match against Wolfsburg, according to manager Eugen Polanski. "With Kevin Diks, we had to control the load a bit in the past few...

Impact Diks was subbed off last match due to an injury and has had to manage his load this week, leading to a late call for Saturday. Unfortunately for the club, this is something to watch moving forward, as he has been a regular defender, likely to decide if he is an option via testing ahead of the contest. If he were to miss out, Fabio Chiarodia and Kota Takai could see the start in his place, although there is a solid chance Diks is fit to play.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Kleindienst - Still working on return Kleindienst (knee) is still not yet in team training, according to manager Eugen Polanski. "In Tim, we still have a player who is not yet in team training, but on a good path."

Impact Kleindienst has been training individually for over a week now, but is not yet ready to make the next jump, not yet an option for team training. This comes due to a long absence, having been out since November due to his knee injury. A return this season would put a bright spot on a rough season for the forward, only appearing twice all season due to multiple injuries.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Castrop - Takes three shots, leaves injured Castrop was injured and subbed out in the 72nd minute of Sunday's 1-1 draw against Mainz. He had three shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) before exiting the match.

Impact Castrop struggled in front of goal, missing two big chances, and his outing worsened when he was forced off in the 72st minute with a slight thigh issue. The substitution appeared precautionary, but he remains questionable for the upcoming clash with Wolfsburg. Lukas Ullrich replaced him and could see increased playing time if Castrop is unable to feature.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Diks - Subbed off injured Sunday Diks was substituted off during Sunday's clash with Mainz with an apparent injury.

Impact Diks was withdrawn in the 71st minute during the clash with Mainz, though the exact nature of the issue remains unclear at this stage. The timing is a concern given that he had only recently returned from the adductor injury that cut short his appearance in the last outing against Leipzig, having been passed fit ahead of Sunday's game. Should he be ruled out of the next fixture, Fabio Chiarodia is likely to step in and fill his place at center-back.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Scally - Scores team's lone goal Scally scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Mainz.

Impact Scally opened the scoring within the first few minutes to register his side's only goal of the game. It was just his second shot across his last 14 games, yet he converted it to secure his second goal of the season. The right wing back has been more productive creatively during that period, generating nine chances and contributing one assist across his last eight games.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Bolin - Sets up goal in start Bolin assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Mainz.

Impact Bolin registered both his first assist and his first goal in his 10th appearance since joining the club, having made four starts during that time. Across those four starts, he recorded two shots and created six chances.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Nicolas - Six saves in draw Nicolas had six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Mainz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 97th minute.

Impact Nicolas delivered an impressive performance, producing six saves as the opposition maintained constant pressure in attack, and appeared on course for a clean sheet and potentially a winning result before a late penalty was converted against him in the final minute. The goalkeeper has now accumulated 21 saves across his last three games but remains without a clean sheet in four, a run he will be looking to end on Saturday against Wolfsburg.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Hack - Set to return Sunday Hack (knee) is fit and available for selection ahead of Sunday's game against Mainz, according to manager Eugen Polanski.

Impact Hack is one of several BMG players who will be returning to the squad this weekend. Even though the team had been very cautious with his return to action, he's been deemed fit by the manager and is likely to be an option off the bench. Hack hasn't played since Nov. 22, when he saw eight minutes off the bench in a 3-0 win over Heidenheim.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Castrop - Available vs. Mainz Castrop (thigh) is fit and available for selection ahead of Sunday's game against Mainz, according to manager Eugen Polanski.

Impact Castrop exited last week's loss to RB Leipzig with a thigh injury, but it seems it wasn't a severe issue, as he's been deemed fit to play by the coaching staff. Look for Castrop to remain in a starting role, as he's been part of the XI in eight of Borussia's last nine matches. He also has two goals and one assist over that span.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan N`Goumou - Set to return Ngoumou (Achilles) is fit and available for selection ahead of Sunday's game against Mainz, according to manager Eugen Polanski.

Impact Ngoumou has been training for a few weeks now, but he's finally been given the green light to play this weekend. If he sees minutes, Ngoumou would be making his 2025-26 season debut against Mainz on Sunday.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Diks - Fit to play Sunday Diks (groin) is fit and available for selection ahead of Sunday's game against Mainz, according to manager Eugen Polanski.

Impact Diks is one of several players deemed fit by the coaching staff ahead of this game. He won't be missing any time, as he exited the 1-0 loss to RB Leipzig last Saturday due to the injury. As a regular starter on the defensive line, look for Diks to keep his place in the starting XI, but he shouldn't contribute in many areas outside of defensive-related stats.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Diks - Dealing with adductor injury Diks (adductor) was forced off in the 62nd minute of Saturday's 1-0 loss at Leipzig after appearing to feel something in his groin area, with his availability for Sunday's clash ag...

Impact Diks suffered an adductor issue during Saturday's loss against Leipzig and was forced off right after the hour-mark. Coach Polanski did suggest he received a slightly positive signal from the player, which is at least a glimmer of hope, but the full picture will only emerge once Diks undergoes proper medical assessment back in Gladbach. The Indonesia international has been an undisputed starter in the back line this season, and a potential absence would force Fabio Chiarodia into the starting role at a critical stage of the club's relegation battle.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Castrop - Suffers thigh injury Castrop (thigh) was forced off during Saturday's 1-0 loss at Leipzig and left the dressing room with his thigh bandaged, leaving his availability for Sunday's clash against Mainz u...

Impact Castrop suffered the issue late during Saturday's loss and coach Eugen Polanski provided no further details after the match, with the results of Castrop's medical examination still pending following the team's return to Gladbach. The versatile midfielder has been one of the club's most important players this season and losing him at this stage of their relegation battle would be a significant blow. Wael Mohya is expected to take on a larger role in the midfield if Castrop cannot go against Mainz, with the club bracing for potentially difficult news from the medical staff.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Nicolas - Impressive display despite loss Nicolas recorded 11 saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus RB Leipzig.

Impact Nicolas produced another impressive display between the posts, turning in one of the more demanding goalkeeping performances of the season with 11 saves, seven of which came from inside the box. Remarkably, that total still falls short of his season best of 12. Despite his individual efforts, he has been unable to keep a clean sheet in any of his last three games, conceding six goals across that run, and will be looking to put that right on Sunday against Mainz.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Kleindienst - Training individually Kleindienst (knee) is training on his own and is not ready to return yet, according to manager Eugen Polanski.

Impact Kleindienst was targeting a return for the final two games of the season, and at least he's taking part in individual training, which is another step in the right direction for the striker. He hasn't played since Nov. 28 and has been limited to just two outings off the bench all season long.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Hack - Cautious with return Hack (knee) is not yet an option as the club takes his return cautiously, according to manager Eugen Polanski. "The training ground is currently really full. Except for Tim =, who...

Impact Hack has been training for a few weeks now, but he is still not an option to play, as the attacker continues to struggle with a knee injury. However, he does appear to be closing in on his return, potentially an option in the next few games. He has only appeared four times all season due to the constant injuries he has suffered this campaign, hoping to get a few more attempts on the field before the season ends.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan N`Goumou - Training but not fit yet Ngoumou (Achilles) is training but is not fit to play yet, according to manager Eugen Polanski.

Impact Ngoumou has been training with the group for a few weeks, but the midfielder is still not ready to play. He seems to be trending in the right direction, though, and on that note, his chance to suit up will come against Mainz on Sunday, April 19.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kota Takai - Fully operational again Takai (undisclosed) is an option for play moving forward, according to manager Eugen Polanski. "Kota has not been missing for too long and is fully operational again."

Impact Takai is back in the mix moving forward after the defender suffered from some undisclosed issues, last playing Feb. 22 due to the injury. This is good news for the squad, though, as he had started in the two games before his injury. He has only been available for six games (three starts) all season due to constant injuries, so he will hope to end the season on a high note and healthy.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jens Castrop - Records assist in creative best Castrop assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against FC Heidenheim. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 42nd...

Impact Castrop built on his brace from the previous game, adding an assist for another goal contribution. The left wing-back led his side in chances created with a season-high four and also registered his first defensive block.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Honorat - Scores once in draw Honorat scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw against FC Heidenheim.

Impact Honorat scored the equalizer and continued his recent upturn in form, with this his second goal in the last three matches after failing to score in all prior games. He has now contributed in each of those outings, with two goals and one assist.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Moritz Nicolas - Makes four saves in draw Nicolas had four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus FC Heidenheim.

Impact A strong showing from Nicolas helped secure a point, as he made four saves, all from close range inside the box. Still, he is without a clean sheet in back-to-back matches and has managed only two in his last 10. A tougher challenge awaits, with Leipzig up next on Saturday.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Kleindienst - Targets return for final two games Kleindienst (knee) has completed therapeutic running and is now moving into football-specific work, with the striker targeting a return to team training in the coming weeks and hop...

Impact Kleindienst has been sidelined for 11 months after suffering a setback following his initial knee surgery that required a second procedure, making this latest progress a hard-earned milestone for the 30-year-old captain. Gladbach's final two fixtures fall on May 9 at Augsburg and May 16 against Hoffenheim, and the club will take a far more measured approach to his reintegration this time around after rushing him back too quickly in November. Beyond the club's relegation battle, Kleindienst has not given up on a World Cup dream either, with Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann leaving the door open for a late call-up if he can get back to fitness in time.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

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