Gladbach kicked off the season's first training on Sunday at 12:03 p.m. under nearly 30 °C, with about 1,600 fans cheering loudly. Manager Eugen Polanski introduced six of the seven new signings, including goalkeeper Daniel Batz (35) and midfielder Florian Neuhaus (29), who immediately took the pitch.

Which new signings featured at the kickoff?

The seven newcomers comprised Daniel Batz, David Herold (23), Yukhym Konoplia (27), Jan Leszczynski (19), Enzo Leopold (25) and Isac Lidberg (27). Zento Uno (21) missed out after injuring his ankle in his last match for Shimizu and will join later. The presence of new assistant coaches Jan‑Moritz Lichte (43) and Markus Gellhaus (56) highlighted fresh ideas in the coaching staff.

Why were some players absent from the field?

Five World‑Cup participants and the loaned Tomas Cvancara (25) and Grant‑Leon Ranos (23) stayed away due to individual rehab or contract talks. Cvancara is training alone after an adductor operation in May, while Ranos was released for discussions with other clubs. The Czech player may look for a new employer once fully fit, with Borussia’s consent.

How did the training itself unfold?

After medical checks on Friday and Saturday, Polanski ran a relaxed half‑field game with six small goals. The session ended after 80 minutes, but the squad stayed for autographs and selfies with the Fohlen fans. The open interaction showed that morale for the new Bundesliga campaign is already high. Currently Gladbach sit 12th in the league with 38 points, 9 wins, 11 draws and 14 losses from 34 games – recent form WLWDD.

What does this mean for the upcoming season?

Having scored 42 goals while conceding 53 (‑11 goal difference), Gladbach must boost its attacking firepower to close the 51‑point gap to Bayern Munich. The fresh coaching duo and numerous signings raise hopes that the team will find tactical clarity in the weeks ahead and keep fans loudly supportive. The next training weeks will be key to speeding up integration and fixing defensive frailties.