RB Leipzig defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-0 in the Bundesliga last weekend. Gladbach players Florian Neuhaus and Franck Honorat spoke to the outlet Roundtable after the match about the heavy defeat.
The team under Gerardo Seoane thus started the new season with a loss and currently sits in 16th place in the standings. After one match, Gladbach has zero points, zero goals scored, and three conceded. The next chance for points comes quickly: the club hosts SV Elversberg at home on Friday, September 5, 2026. Elversberg is currently in sixth place.
What did the Gladbach players say after the defeat?
Midfielder Florian Neuhaus admitted the team wasn't good enough. "Leipzig was simply better in every area today," the 29-year-old said. "We made too many individual mistakes and were punished for them." Forward Franck Honorat also expressed disappointment with the performance. He stressed the team must now look forward and learn from the errors. The defeat against a direct competitor for European places is particularly painful.
What is Gladbach's current situation?
The lack of goals is a specific concern. Gladbach is three points behind leaders Bayern Munich in the table. The injury list is not short and limits coach Seoane's options. Daiki Hashioka, Enzo Leopold, Jens Castrop, and Yukhym Konoplya are currently sidelined. The latest injury status can be tracked on our injuries page. These personnel shortages complicate a quick response to the poor start.
What challenges come next?
The immediate task is preparing for the home match against SV Elversberg on Friday. This game offers the chance to break the negative trend and secure the first points of the season. The team must stabilize the defense and finally create goal threat. Preparations for this match are already underway, as seen on the fixtures schedule. A win would be important for morale and the league position.
The next fixture against Elversberg on September 5, 2026, is the immediate opportunity for correction.
