Gladbach's new signing Yukhym Konoplya suffers knee injury. The 26-year-old Ukrainian international got injured during his debut for the Foals.
What happened?
Yukhym Konoplya was substituted in during a friendly match against third-division side Rot-Weiss Essen to gather his first minutes for Gladbach. However, he had to be substituted out after just a few minutes due to an awkward movement with no opponent contact.
Why is it important for Gladbach?
The injury of Yukhym Konoplya is a massive blow for Gladbach, as the new right-back was expected to make a significant contribution to solving the long-standing issues on the right flank with his transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk for a reported fee between €3.5m and €4.5m.
What comes next?
Gladbach must now adjust its plans for the new season and hopes that Yukhym Konoplya's recovery stays on track. Currently, Gladbach is 14th in the Bundesliga table with 30 points, 7 wins, 9 draws, and 13 losses, 46 points behind leaders Bayern München. The next fixture is against SC Freiburg on February 6, 2027.
