Borussia Mönchengladbach is in a deep crisis after just two matchdays. The Foals lost 3-4 at home to newly-promoted SV Elversberg on Saturday, leaving them with zero points from two Bundesliga games, as the current standings confirm.
Which Gladbach star is now injured?
According to a report by Bild, another key Borussia Mönchengladbach player will be sidelined for several weeks. The exact diagnosis and the name of the affected star were not made public by the tabloid but are part of a paid offering. This new injury hits the club at the worst possible time. Gladbach is already missing several players, including Daiki Hashioka, Enzo Leopold, Jens Castrop, and Yukhym Konoplya, as the current injuries list shows.
Is Polanski still the right manager for Gladbach?
The sporting misery raises questions about manager Polanski. Marcel Reif commented critically on the situation in his show "Reif ist Live," describing Gladbach's performance as "systemically completely off." The club started the season with two defeats and has already conceded seven goals while scoring only three. This defensive frailty is a major issue. With a goal difference of minus four and sitting in 17th place, the club is already six points behind leaders FC Augsburg.
Why was the defeat to Elversberg so embarrassing?
The 3-4 home loss to Bundesliga newcomers SV Elversberg marks a new low. According to a report by OneFootball, Gladbach embarrassed themselves "down to the bone." Elversberg, the smallest club in Bundesliga history, came back from a 1-3 deficit to score the winner in stoppage time. Sports.yahoo.com described the match as a "wild 4-3 thriller" that showed the visitors' character. For Gladbach, it is the second consecutive defeat after the opening day loss.
What's next for Gladbach?
The most urgent task is preparation for the next match. Borussia Mönchengladbach travels to second-placed SC Freiburg on September 12. This away game will be a huge challenge for the unsettled squad. Manager Polanski must quickly stabilize his defensively weak team while also dealing with personnel shortages. The coming days until the Freiburg match are important to break the negative trend. Planning for this difficult task is happening under immense pressure.
