Borussia Mönchengladbach
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Team Overview
Borussia Mönchengladbach are one of German football's most storied clubs, having built a reputation over the decades as a side capable of attacking, entertaining football. Known affectionately as "Die Fohlen" (the Foals), the club has a history rooted in producing exciting, technically gifted teams, and their fanbase remains among the most passionate in the Bundesliga, with Borussia-Park providing a consistently strong atmosphere for home matches. The club's identity has long been tied to punching above its weight through dynamic, offensive-minded football rather than defensive caution.
The current campaign, however, presents a stark contrast to that attacking tradition. Through three Bundesliga matches, Gladbach sit without a win, having lost all three fixtures (0W-0D-3L) under manager Eugen Polanski. The numbers paint a difficult picture defensively in particular: 12 goals conceded against just 3 scored, a goal difference of -9, and zero clean sheets so far. Having failed to score in two of their three outings, the team has struggled at both ends of the pitch, and the "LLL" form guide underlines a rough start regardless of venue, with one loss at home and two more on the road.
Statistically, this is a side searching for answers early in the season. The lack of defensive solidity stands out as the most pressing concern, with an average of four goals conceded per match suggesting structural issues that will need addressing under Polanski's guidance. At the same time, the club's traditions and quality within the squad mean there remains a foundation to build from, even if the early results have not reflected the standards Gladbach fans are accustomed to. How the team responds in the coming weeks will be key to assessing whether this is a temporary rough patch or a sign of deeper issues.
Squad (32 players)
Goalkeepers (4)
Defenders (11)
Midfielders (10)
Attackers (7)
Player Statistics
2026/27 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 2 | 40 | |
| 9 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 162 | 1 | 62 | |
| 16 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 8 | 159 | |
| 1 | |
GK | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 0 | 105 | |
| 11 | |
FW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 219 | 3 | 43 | |
| 4 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 2 | 165 | |
| 6 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 2 | 132 | |
| 3 | |
FW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 0 | 17 | |
| 29 | |
DF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 181 | 8 | 70 | |
| 20 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 125 | 6 | 40 | |
| 38 | |
MF | 3 | 2 | 0 | 225 | 4 | 65 | |
| 36 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 2 | 38 | |
| 34 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 126 | 1 | 57 | |
| 7 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 147 | 1 | 92 | |
| 26 | |
DF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 5 | 41 | |
| 14 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 1 | 33 | |
| 19 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 1 | |
| 18 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 8 | |
| 5 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 11 |
Recent Transfers
2025/26 & 2026/27Arrivals (33)
Departures (35)
Injuries & Availability
Impact Analysis
Borussia Mönchengladbach face a substantial injury crisis heading into their next fixture, with seven players unavailable and no doubtful cases muddying the picture, meaning the squad selection is at least straightforward even if options are limited. The absences are spread across the backline and midfield in particular, with Y. Konoplya and D. Hashioka missing through knee and neck injuries respectively alongside E. Leopold, also sidelined with a knee issue, stripping defensive cover thin. In midfield and attack, J. Castrop, N. Kuhn, and Z. Uno are all unavailable, the latter due to a lack of match fitness rather than a direct injury, which suggests a longer road back to full sharpness once available again. T. Kleindienst's absence stems from a red card rather than injury, adding a suspension into the mix on top of the six genuine fitness concerns.
With three defenders and several attacking-midfield options out simultaneously, Gladbach's squad depth is being tested significantly. The data does not indicate who steps in as direct replacements, but the sheer volume of unavailable personnel across multiple positions points to a squad stretched thin, particularly in defense and creative midfield areas, where the loss of established first-team contributors is difficult to fully offset internally.
Recent Form
Form Analysis
Borussia Mönchengladbach's recent form has been highly inconsistent, with three defeats offsetting two wins across their last five matches. The pattern is stark rather than gradual: heavy losses have been interspersed with lopsided victories, suggesting a team lacking consistency rather than one trending clearly upward or downward. The 5-0 defeat away to SC Freiburg and the 3-0 loss at RB Leipzig point to significant defensive vulnerabilities against stronger opposition, while a 3-4 home defeat to SV Elversberg shows that even fixtures on paper favorable have proven costly, with goals conceded in bunches across multiple matches contributing to a total of 13 in five games.
On the attacking side, the goal-scoring picture is equally uneven. A commanding 5-0 win away to Schott Mainz and a 2-1 home victory over Aston Villa demonstrate the squad's capacity to be clinical when things click, contributing to 10 goals scored overall. However, the inability to find the net at all in three of the five matches, including the losses to Freiburg and Leipzig, highlights a struggle to perform consistently against sterner tests. With defeats coming both home and away, there is little evidence of a clear venue-based pattern, reinforcing the sense of a team whose results have swung sharply between resounding success and heavy setbacks depending on the level of opposition faced.
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