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Four crosses in start Machino registered one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 win over Mainz.

Impact Machino, who usually starts at striker, was moved down to attacking midfielder for his latest start Friday. In doing so, he updated his season-high in crosses and increased his season tally by five times his previous amount.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gladbach frustrated after victory denied against Leipzig

Borussia Mönchengladbach is ruing the video referee after a goal was chalked off and a penalty award revoked in a 0-0 draw at home to Leipzig in the Bundesliga

NOVEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Scores as substitute Machino scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Saturday's 3-0 win over Heidenheim.

Impact Machino entered the match in the 72nd minute and scored just four minutes later to add Gladbach's third goal of the match. Despite not starting since September, Machino has two goals to go along with four shots over his last three appearances off the bench.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in win Machino scored a goal off two shots (both on target) after coming off the bench during Saturday's 4-0 win over Mainz.

Impact Machino was brought to replace Franck Honorat just before the hour mark and had a major impact here as he fired a powerful one-timer to make it 3-0 in the 75th minute and was also involved on the play that led to the fourth goal five minutes later. The forward lost his starting spot after some subpar efforts but more performances like this one can definitely get him back in contention to be a first choice up front.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Machino (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Bayern.

Impact Machino is available following his recent illness but will start Saturday's clash against Bayern on the bench. The forward was also a substitute in the match prior to his absence, which had already cast some doubt on his role. That said, he had started four straight games before that stretch and could still be an option off the bench if needed.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Back available Saturday Machino (illness) is back available for Saturday's clash against Bayern, since he wasn't cited in the injury report during the press conference.

Impact Machino missed the last game due to illness but is now available for Saturday's clash against Bayern. That said, the forward didn't start the game prior to his illness after starting the four games before that, which raises a doubt on whether he will start or if Haris Tabakovic will be preferred to lead the attack.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Machino missed Friday's 3-1 loss to Union Berlin due to illness.

Impact Machino missed out on short notice after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The forwarded ceded his spot in the starting XI to Haris Tabakovic who scored in Machino's absence.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots Saturday Machino recorded four shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Machino took a season-high four shots Saturday, putting two on target for the first time this season. He also created a season-high three chances in what turned out to be a very productive outing for him. He was subbed off in the 80th minute for Haris Tabakovic, who went on to score the equalizing goal.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Starting XI Machino (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart.

Impact Machino missed the season opener against Hamburger SV due to a calf injury but has returned to the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart. The forward trained in full with the squad this week and has shown he is fit and ready to contribute. This is a major boost for Gladbach as the newcomer brings versatility and Bundesliga experience to coach Gerardo Seoane's frontline.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Training in full Machino (calf) has been training in full this week and is hopeful of being part of the squad for Saturday's trip to Stuttgart, he told the club's media. "I am now fully integrated...

Impact Machino missed the season opener against Hamburger SV due to a calf injury as the game came too early for him. That said, he has been training in full with the team and will hope to be fit and ready for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart. This is good news for Gladbach since the newcomer will be a strong addition to the frontline of coach Gerardo Seoane thanks to his versatility and experience in the Bundesliga.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss season opener Machino (calf) has resumed partial team training this week as expected but the season opener against Hamburger SV will come too soon for him, the club announced.

Impact Machino will miss the season opener against the red shorts on Sunday due to a calf injury. The Japanese forward was back in partial team training this week as expected but the game will come too soon for him. That said, it is still unclear what role Machino will have in Gladbach, likely pushing for a starting spot at some point, but his absence does not affect the starting XI for now, although Haris Tabakovic is taking on a larger role in the frontline due to injuries.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to train partially next week Machino (calf) is still in his recovery process but the staff hopes to integrate him partially to team training next week, coach Gerardo Seoane said in a press conference.

Impact Machino will hope to integrate partial team training next week since he is still in the recovery process of a calf injury that was expected to be only minor. The forward will likely be a late call for the season opener against Hamburger SV as it will depend on his development next week. Until he comes back, Haris Tabakovic will likely hold a larger role in the frontline.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt for opener Machino (calf) is a doubt for the Bundesliga opener against HSV, Rheinische Post reports.

Impact Machino is still working individually due to a minor calf issue. He's in doubt for the opener, though the hope is he will recover with a full week of training after sitting out the final pre-season friendly. Haris Tabakovic would get the opening day start if Machino can't go during his first match for his new club.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Training with ball Machino (calf) is training with the ball, Rheinische Point reports.

Impact Machino suffered a calf injury shortly after signing with Gladbach, and missed a friendly with Valencia. The forward is now back on the ball and is expected to train during the final weeks of pre-season. Machino should compete for an immediate starting role in Gladbach after scoring 11 goals and adding two assists with Holstein Kiel in his first Bundesliga campaign.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf injury Machino is dealing with calf problems and wasn't available for Saturday's pre-season friendly against Valencia, the club announced.

Impact Machino is beginning his Gladbach journey on a negative note, as the Japanese forward is dealing with calf problems and isn't yet an option for his new club. He will likely need some more time to recover and be fit to build links with his new teammates.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Gladbach Machino has signed a contract with Borussia Monchengladbach until 2029, joining on a permanent move from Holstein Kiel, his new club announced. "Shuto is a versatile striker who ca...

Impact Machino has scored 11 goals in 32 Bundesliga appearances for Kiel and will now hope for similar success at Borussia Monchengladbach. Machino was formed in his native Japan, scoring 46 goals in 159 competitive games between 2018 and 2023 before joining Germany. On the international stage, Machino has made eight appearances for the Japanese senior team, scoring four goals.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Holstein Kiel gets first ever Bundesliga away win, 1-0 at Union Berlin

Union Berlin’s week has gone from bad to worse with a 1-0 loss at home to last-placed Holstein Kiel in the Bundesliga

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Machino replaces injured Nakayama in Japan's World Cup squad

Japan has drafted in forward Shuto Machino to replace injured defender Yuta Nakayama on its World Cup roster for Qatar

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

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Gladbach frustrated after victory denied against Leipzig

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Machino replaces injured Nakayama in Japan's World Cup squad