Berlin (Germany) – Borussia Monchengladbach face Bayern Munich on Saturday in a clash that lights the stark divide between two very different German sides.
The Gladbach squad has struggled to lift off, losing all seven games they have played this season. Injuries to key forwards Tim Kleindienst and Robin Hack, a shaky defense and the looming threat of relegation have left the club sitting at the very bottom of the Bundesliga table.
With no permanent manager, Manchester‑based coach Eugen Polanski has stepped in as caretaker after the departure of Gerardo Seoane and sporting director Roland Virkus. The 39‑year‑old urged his players to “take up the tackles, run without limits, and meet the basic demands of football.” Polanski says the young team’s fighting spirit gives him hope that they can upset Bayern, who are in top form and have not lost a game in the competition so far.
Sporting director Rouven Schroder, a new face for the club, has been touring the hotel and watching training sessions. “I’m still learning about the atmosphere but we need to be ready to act in the break,” the 31‑year‑old explained. His comments hint at a planned winter transfer overhaul to keep the club from sliding further down the table.
Fans of Gladbach have remained loyal despite the slump, and Polanski credits the supporters’ energy for keeping the squad motivated. “Bayern don’t do anything out of the ordinary – they just do everything perfectly,” he said.
Bayern’s head coach Vincent Kompany, who signed a contract extension until June 2029, announced his new deal after the team’s 2‑1 win over Borussia Dortmund in “Der Klassiker.” The Belgian, who joined Bayern from Burnley last summer, has guided the club to a Bundesliga title, a Supercup win and a record‑breaking start to the season. Bayern keep their European ambitions alive, keeping a Champions League match against Club Brugge on Tuesday.
The upcoming Bayern‑Gladbach game on Saturday will test Borussia’s resilience and keep fans divided over whether the struggling club can defy the odds against the German power‑house.
Source: ianslive
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