Borussia Mönchengladbach have confirmed a long injury layoff for new signing Nicolas Kühn. The 26-year-old forward suffered a left thigh muscle tear in his first Bundesliga appearance for the club.

The injury occurred on the final day of the transfer window during the 3-4 home defeat to SV Elversberg. Kühn will now be sidelined for several weeks. The news was first reported by German outlet Bild. Sporting director Rouven Schröder and head coach Eugen Polanski expressed their disappointment at losing the loan signing from Como.

How serious is Nicolas Kühn's injury?

The diagnosis is a muscle tear in the left thigh. An exact return date has not been set, with the absence expected to last several weeks. Rouven Schröder commented on the situation: "Das ist maximal unglücklich für Nicolas und auch für uns."

Kühn had only joined Mönchengladbach from Como in the closing stages of the transfer window. His Bundesliga debut ended after just minutes on the pitch with this serious injury. Manager Eugen Polanski showed his sympathy: "Das ist schon bitter für den Jungen."

Which other players are currently sidelined?

The personnel worries at Borussia Mönchengladbach are significant. Alongside Nicolas Kühn, several other players are currently unavailable. Yukhym Konoplia suffered an inner ligament tear in his knee. Jens Castrop underwent shoulder surgery. Enzo Leopold is out long-term with a cruciate ligament tear.

Adding to these are the recent absences of Daiki Hashioka and two other squad members. Hashioka sustained a cervical spine strain in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to RB Leipzig. Fabio Chiarodia and Zento Uno have minor knocks. The current injury list is available on our injuries page.

What is Gladbach's Bundesliga position?

The injury crisis hits Borussia Mönchengladbach during a difficult period. After two matchdays, the club sits in 17th place with zero points. The record shows two defeats, three goals scored and seven conceded. This results in a goal difference of minus four.

In the title race, Gladbach already trails leaders FC Augsburg by six points. The next challenge comes on September 12, 2026, away to SC Freiburg. Freiburg currently occupies second place. The complete schedule can be found on our fixtures page.

Who must compensate for the absences?

Manager Eugen Polanski must rethink his tactical plans. Kühn's absence represents a setback for the attacking department. Polanski emphasized the planned role for the player: "Das mit Sicherheit nicht gut für ihn, aber mit Sicherheit auch nicht gut für uns."

The team is under pressure to collect points quickly. The upcoming tasks are demanding. The current league standings show the urgent need for improvement.

Borussia Mönchengladbach travel to face second-placed SC Freiburg on September 12, 2026.