Gladbach on brink of farewell to Joe Scally as Arfsten joins Middlesbrough
Borussia Mönchengladbach faces a potential departure of Joe Scally. The 23-year-old US national player could leave the club after the Bundesliga side signed Yukhym Konoplia and Daiki Hashioka as new competitors for the right-back position. Scally himself has already expressed interest in a move to the Premier League, though no concrete deal is yet in place.
Meanwhile, US-American Max Arfsten has officially completed his transfer from Columbus Crew to English Championship side FC Middlesbrough. The 25-year-old signed a four-year contract with the "Boro". Gladbach, which finished 12th in the Bundesliga last season (38 points, 9 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses), now faces the challenge of stabilizing its defense. Currently, Fabio Chiarodia and Yukhym Konoplya are sidelined with injuries.
What does this mean for Gladbach's defense?
Scally's potential departure could pose new challenges for Gladbach's defense. While the club has brought in Konoplia and Hashioka as reinforcements, injuries to Chiarodia and Konoplya show that the defensive line is not yet fully covered. Last season, Gladbach conceded 53 goals and scored 42-a record that indicates room for improvement.
Next steps for Gladbach
The club must now decide whether to sell Scally or keep him. If the US-American leaves, Gladbach might look for another defender. The next match is scheduled for September 5 against SV Elversberg, giving the team time to strengthen its defense.
