Borussia Mönchengladbach are in deep crisis after a disastrous start to the Bundesliga season. The club sits in 17th place with zero points following two defeats in their opening two matches, as reported by the news outlet onefootball.com.
The team has scored three goals but conceded seven, resulting in a -4 goal difference. The next major challenge awaits on September 12th away at second-placed SC Freiburg. Gladbach will have to cope without several injured players for that fixture. Daiki Hashioka, Enzo Leopold, Jens Castrop, Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn and Yukhym Konoplya are currently sidelined.
What is the current league standing?
With zero wins, zero draws, and two losses, Gladbach has made the worst possible start. This leaves them six points behind surprising league leaders FC Augsburg. The two opening defeats extend a negative run of form that began with two more losses at the end of the previous season. The full overview of the Bundesliga standings shows the extent of the gap.
This early crisis increases the pressure immensely ahead of the important away game in Freiburg. A third consecutive failure would escalate the situation further and fuel discussions about the team's future.
Who is missing for the Freiburg game?
The personnel situation is tense. Five players are currently injured and unavailable. The absence of Daiki Hashioka and Yukhym Konoplya is particularly felt in the defensive area. In midfield, the options Enzo Leopold and Jens Castrop are missing, while attacking player Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn is also out.
These absences significantly limit the coach's tactical options. He must rely on players from the extended squad who have had little or no playing time this season so far. The current squad list with injury status clearly shows the gaps.
What does this mean for the next match?
The away game at SC Freiburg on September 12th becomes a test of character. Freiburg started strongly and currently sits second in the table. Gladbach, however, must perform in a difficult arena with a weakened team.
Securing a point under these circumstances would already be a success that could stabilize the mood somewhat. Another defeat would extend the negative series and herald a relegation battle early on. Preparation for this key match is therefore of utmost importance. All upcoming fixtures can be found on the fixtures page.
The focus is now entirely on preparing for the trip to southern Baden. The match in Freiburg is the next opportunity to break the negative trend and finally get the first points of the 2026/27 season.
