B. M'GLADBACH NEWS

Lars Stindl - Nets off bench Stindl scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Bochum.

Impact Stindl came off the bench for the final nine minutes of Saturday's win and made the most of that time, scoring his sixth goal. The attacking midfielder has been brilliant when on the pitch, bouncing back after a frustrating 2021/22 and putting together his best return since 2020. Stindl will hope to build on his six goals and assists in the final three matches.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - Nets tenth goal Hofmann scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal), 12 crosses (five accurate) and 11 corners in Saturday's 2-0 win against Bochum. In addition, he was given a yellow c...

Impact Hofmann finally moved to 10 goals, reaching the tally for a second straight season, and setting a new career-high for goals and assists with 18 combined. The striker has stepped into his own in what has been an unbelievably consistent season. Hofmann finally was able to find form over the course of the season and it has paid dividends as he continues to hoard into a major role all over the attack

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kouadio Kone - Starting against Bochum Kone (thigh) is in the starting XI to face Bochum on Saturday.

Impact Kone was widely expected to return after missing the previous match, and that has been the case. He'll handle the tempo of the team in midfield, but due to the nature of his role, he doesn't carry a lot of upside. He's yet to score or assist since the league resumed following the World Cup.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ramy Bensebaini - Starting against Bochum Bensebaini (hip) is in the starting XI to face Bochum on Saturday.

Impact The defender was active in training throughout the week, so his inclusion in the starting lineup is not surprising. He should be an asset on both ends of the pitch due to his ability to cover the entire left flank.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Weigl - Makes move permanent Weigl had his move to Gladbach made permanent after a transfer fee was agreed with SL Benfica, signing a contract through 2028.

Impact Weigl never really fit in with Benfica after departing Borussia Dortmund and now returns to the Bundesliga, where he has thrived. The defensive midfielder is poised for a long-term major role with Gladbach and is rumored to be the new club captain for the 2023/24 campaign.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tobias Sippel - Pens one-year extension Sippel signed an extension with Gladbach through the 2023/24 campaign, the club announced.

Impact Sippel signed on with Gladbach for another year, though he will likely remain the third choice. With Jonas Omlin taking starting duties and Jan Jakob Olschowsky widely touted as the long-term goalkeeper, Sippel has become little more than a goalkeeping coach. Still the goalkeeper will be an option if injuries were to plague the top of the Gladbach depth chart.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kouadio Kone - Expected to return Kone (thigh) is expected to return for Saturday's clash with Bochum, according to manager Daniel Farke.

Impact Kone was back in training throughout the week and is now expected to return to the first team. The midfielder missed a clash with Stuttgart due to the injury but is now fit once more, and could return straight to the starting XI. If he is able to do so it would allow Florian Neuhaus to return to attacking midfield.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ramy Bensebaini - Available once more Bensebaini (hip) is available for selection for Saturday's clash with Bochum, manager Daniel Farke announced.

Impact Bensebaini is ready to return after making his way back from a hip injury. The defender was active in training throughout the week and is now an option for the starting XI once more. Bensebaini could send Luca Netz or Joe Scally back to the bench if he is deemed fit enough for a start Saturday.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Returns to training Thuram (groin) took part in individual training Wednesday, Gladbach announced.

Impact Thuram was active in training Tuesday, though he was still recovering individually. The striker remains a doubt to return before the end of the season, though it's possible he could see action in the final three matches. Alassane Plea will continue to lead the line while Thuram recovers.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ko Itakura - One-match ban confirmed Itakura will only be suspended for one match after being shown a red card against Stuttgart, the DFB announced.

Impact Itakura's case was reviewed and his ban wasn't extended. The defender will miss a single match, a Saturday clash with Bochum, and will be eligible to return against Dortmund. Marvin Friedric will likely slot into the starting XI in central defense.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ramy Bensebaini - Returns to partial training Bensebaini (hip) was back training in some capacity with Gladbach on Tuesday, ahead of the clash against Bochum next weekend.

Impact Bensebaini missed last weekend's loss to Stuttgart with a hip injury, but he was able to train partially on Tuesday and could be available for selection against Bochum on Saturday.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kouadio Kone - Back in partial training Kone (thigh) was able to train in some capacity with Gladbach on Tuesday, ahead of the clash against Bochum next weekend.

Impact Kone missed last weekend's loss to Stuttgart with a thigh injury, but he returned to partial training on Tuesday and could be available for selection against Bochum on Saturday.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - 12 crosses in loss Hofmann recorded one shot (zero on goal), 12 crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss to VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Hofmann recorded 12 crosses (one accurate) Saturday, which matches his season high. He also took seven corners, took one off-target shot and created one chance in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alassane Plea - Four crosses in loss Plea had two shots (one on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Plea recorded four crosses (zero accurate) Saturday, his most in a match since Jan. 25. He also took two shots (one on target), won one tackle and blocked one shot in his 84 minutes of action.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Weigl - Scores penalty in loss Weigl scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against VfB Stuttgart. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th min...

Impact Weigl scored a penalty in the 78th minute Saturday, his first goal of the season. It was the only shot he took in the match to go with one chance created, one interception and two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card in the 46th minute, his sixth booking of the season.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Omlin - Concedes twice in loss Omlin recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss to VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Omlin conceded two goals Saturday after having conceded just two goals in his past four matches combined. He also made three saves and two clearances in the loss to Stuttgart. He faces a slightly easier matchup next Saturday versus Bochum, a side which has scored 33 goals in 30 league matches this season.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ko Itakura - Sent off against Stuttgart Itakura received a straight red card -- following a VAR review -- in the 82nd minute of Saturday's clash against Stuttgart following a foul on Tiago Tomas in the penalty area.

Impact Itakura had played every minute of Gladbach's 15 Bundesliga games in 2023 up until his sending off on Saturday, but he will now be suspended at least for next weekend's clash with VfL Bochum. Marvin Friedrich or Tony Jantschke is likely to replace him in the XI alongside Nico Elvedi in central defense for the match.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Kramer - On bench against Stuttgart Kramer (illness) is in Gladbach's match day squad for Saturday's clash against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Kramer is back in the squad Saturday after missing last weekend's loss to Union Berlin with an illness. Julian Weigl continues in the XI alongside Florian Neuhaus in defensive midfield but Kramer could see some playing time off the bench.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ramy Bensebaini - Not expected to play Bensebaini (hip) is not expected to be available for Saturday's clash with Stuttgart, manager Daniel Farke announced Wednesday.

Impact Bensebaini isn't expected to make his way back from a hip injury he picked up during a 1-0 loss to Union Berlin. With the defender likely to be ruled out it would be Luca Netz who gets the start at left-back.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kouadio Kone - Heavy doubt Saturday Kone (thigh) is a heavy doubt for Saturday's clash with Stuttgart due to a thigh injury, manager Daniel Farke announced.

Impact Kone picked up a thigh injury during a 1-0 loss to Union Berlin, though he was able to see the match out. When fully fit and available Kone is a nailed-on starter in defensive midfield and one of the most crucial part of the first team. If Kone is unable to play Saturday it would like be Florian Neuhaus or Julian Weigl replacing Kone in the starting XI.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tobias Sippel - Training with team Sippel (head) returned to full training with Gladbach on Wednesday ahead of this weekend's clash against VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Sippel missed the defeat to Union Berlin last weekend after suffering a head laceration that required stitches in training a few days prior, but he was back with the team Wednesday and is likely to return to the bench for the Stuttgart match on Saturday.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Kramer - Back in team training Kramer (illness) returned to training with Gladbach on Wednesday ahead of the clash against Stuttgart at the weekend.

Impact Kramer missed last weekend's defeat against Union Berlin with an illness, but he was back with the team in training and should return to availability versus Stuttgart on Saturday.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gladbach leading scorer Marcus Thuram out with groin injury

France forward Marcus Thuram may have already played his last game for Borussia Moenchengladbach

APRIL 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonas Omlin - Single save for loss Omlin made one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Union Berlin.

Impact Omlin made just a single save on two shots faced during Sunday's 1-0 loss. The goalkeeper has been plagued by the same issues his predecessor, Yann Sommer, was plagued by. A lackluster defense that loves to give away major chances from short range. Omlin has let in 16 goals and been forced into 31 saves across 12 starts, while managing to keep just three clean sheets. The talent has been apparent for Omlin, but the team in front of him does him very few favors.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alassane Plea - Major role possible Plea registered three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Plea came off the bench for the final 21 minutes Sunday, though the most important moment for him may have been a late groin injury to Marcus Thuram. The injury is likely to end Thuram's season, meaning Plea could take over in the starting XI for the final matches. 25 matches (18 starts) Plea has produced two goals and nine assists, while creating 31 chances. If Plea is to fill in for Thuram he would be expected to take on a greater duty finishing those chances, a role he has embraced in the past.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE