Lidberg challenges Kleindienst: Gladbach's striker duel Borussia Mönchengladbach has signed Isac Lidberg (27), a new striker who aims to compete with captain Tim Kleindienst (30). The Swede, who joined for €3.5 million from Darmstadt, wants to make his mark in the Bundesliga. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 14th in Bundesliga, 30 pts, 7W-9D-13L from 29 games, recent form LDDWL. ## What does this mean for Gladbach? Lidberg, who scored 31 goals in the 2. Bundesliga over the past two years, wants to prove himself against Kleindienst. The Gladbach captain is back after an injury-plagued year and aims to retain his starting spot. ## Why is this important? The competition for the striker position could strengthen Gladbach. Both players want to score goals and push the team forward. Lidberg emphasizes that everyone must fight for their place to field the best team. ## What's next? Gladbach will start with an away game against FSV Mainz 05 (2027-02-13). The team aims to improve and perform better in the new season.