Gladbach's new striker Isac Lidberg is the man on whom the new hopes in Borussia Mönchengladbach's attack rest. With a strong record of 32 goals in 64 league games for Darmstadt from the second division, the 27-year-old Swede comes to the Lower Rhine to join the Foal Eleven in full force.
What is Lidberg's promise?
Lidberg wrote a promise as a youth, on which he wrote that he would play in the Bundesliga by the age of 16. Although this did not happen on time, he is proud to have never given up his goal.
Why is Lidberg so successful?
Lidberg sees himself as a striker who always gives 100 percent, often starts deep and aggressively runs to benefit the team. His way of playing is characterized by enormous will, which he already found impressive at his idol from his youth, Mario Gomez.
How will Lidberg play in the future?
Lidberg does not want to set a fixed goal for the season in terms of the number of goals. Instead, he wants to stay healthy and play as often as possible to score goals. His father, a former wrestling world champion, has had a major influence on him and taught him what hard work and discipline mean.
How is Lidberg's first time at Gladbach?
Lidberg's first impressions of the new club are absolutely super. He was treated friendly by everyone in the club and was able to integrate himself quickly into the group. His jersey number, 3, immediately sparks conversation - for a striker, this is extremely unusual! Lidberg likes the number 3 because it reminds him of Asamoah Gyan, whom he watched at a World Cup as a youth.
Borussia Mönchengladbach currently occupies 12th place in the Bundesliga, with 38 points from 34 games. The Foal Eleven scored 42 goals and conceded 53 in the last season. The title holder Bayern Munich is 51 points ahead of Gladbach. The Foal Eleven won three games and lost two in the last week.
