B. M'GLADBACH NEWS

Ko Itakura - Busy in loss Itakura had one cross (zero accurate) and four tackles in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 8th minute.

Impact Itakura had plenty to do behind the ball during Sunday's loss. The center-back was busy throughout the match, making a season-high four tackles while also adding three clearances. It didn't end up being enough for the clean sheet but it was a good showing, and another full 90 from the defender. Itakura looks set to see major playing time throughout the closing stages of the Bundesliga.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - Six crosses Sunday Hofmann had six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Union Berlin.

Impact Hofmann sent in six crosses and came away with a single chance created in one of his single most disappointing showings. The winger has seen consistent playing time and has already tied his career-high of 17 goal contributions. Hofmann will hope to move to double-digit goals and a new career-high for goal contributions during the Bundesliga run-in.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Season in doubt Thuram (groin) is in doubt to return during the 2022/23 season, Gladbach announced Tuesday.

Impact Thuram underwent testing Monday to determine the extent of a groin injury suffered during a 1-0 loss to Union Berlin. It appears the forward's worst fears were confirmed as a serious muscle injury was confirmed. If Thuram is unable to return during the 2022/23 campaign his final match with Gladbach would have been Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Union Berlin.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ramy Bensebaini - Picks up hip issue Bensebaini (hip) is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Stuttgart due to a hip injury picked up against Union Berlin, Gladbach announced.

Impact Bensebaini picked up the hip injury during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin and is now a doubt for the Saturday trip to Stuttgart. Luca Netz could get the start at left-back if Bensebaini is unable to make the trip Saturday.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Examined for muscular issue Thuram (strain) is being examined Monday for a muscular issue, Gladbach announced.

Impact Thuram is being examined for a muscular injury that he is believed to have picked up during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Union Berlin. The forward has been a nailed-on starter in excellent form of late as he closes the Gladbach chapter of his career.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Kramer - Out with illness Kramer is not in Gladbach's match day squad to face Union Berlin on Sunday due to an illness.

Impact Kramer has started 26 of his side's 28 Bundesliga matches this season mostly in defensive midfield, but he is out against Union with an illness and Julian Weigl is continuing in the XI alongside Kouadio Kone in his place.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Jantschke - On bench to face Union Jantschke (knee) is in Gladbach's match day squad for the clash against Union Berlin on Saturday.

Impact Jantschke is available Sunday for the first time since suffering a knee injury in training in February and he makes the bench against Union. Even when fit, he has featured just six times in the Bundesliga this season with one start in central defense coming against Stuttgart in November.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Starting against Union Elvedi (ankle) is in Gladbach's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Elvedi was dealing with a knock on his ankle this week but he's fit enough to remain in the XI alongside Ko Itakura in central defense on Sunday.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alassane Plea - On bench against Union Plea (infection) is in Gladbach's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Plea was dealing with tonsillitis this week and is only fit enough to make the bench on Sunday, with Lars Stindl returning to the XI on the left wing his place.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tobias Sippel - Ruled out Sippel (head) will be out for Sunday's clash with Union Berlin, manager Daniel Farke announced Friday.

Impact Sippel suffered a head laceration and received stitches due to a training injury Thursday. The goalkeeper avoided any sort of serious issues but won't be available off the bench due to his stitches. Jonas Omlin will start as expected, with Jan Jakob Olschowsky on the bench.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT defender Joe Scally extends Gladbach contract to 2027

United States defender Joe Scally has extended his contract to stay at German club Borussia Mönchengladbach through the 2026-27 season.

APRIL 20, 2023

US defender Joe Scally extends Gladbach contract to 2027

United States defender Joe Scally has extended his contract to stay at German club Borussia Mönchengladbach through the 2026-27 season

APRIL 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tobias Sippel - Carted off with head laceration Sippel (head) had to be carted off with a head laceration during Thursday's training session, BILD reports.

Impact Sippel took a collision in training and had to be carted off with a head laceration. Jonas Omlin remains the starter whether Sippel is fit or not though Sippel's absence will likely bring Jan Jakob Olschowsky onto the bench for Sunday's clash with Union Berlin.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Scally - Extends contract with Gladbach Scally has added a year to his contract with Borussia Monchengladbach, taking him through the 2026/27 campaign, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Scally has tallied one goal and two assists from 56 Bundesliga appearances (44 starts) since joining Gladbach at the start of last season, and he's really cemented himself in the XI ahead of Stefan Lainer at right-back in this campaign. The 20-year-old has now signed on to remain at the club through 2026/27.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Questionable with ankle injury Elvedi is expected to be available for selection against Union Berlin at the weekend despite having strained some ligaments in his ankle, Gladbach manager Daniel Farke announced We...

Impact Elvedi has played every minute of his side's Bundesliga campaign since the winter break, keeping four clean sheets from 13 matches in central defense during that span. He's picked up an ankle issue but Farke says "I don't expect him to unvailable for the weekend," which, looking past the double-negative, means that he should remain in the squad to face Union Berlin. Marvin Friedrich could replace him alongside Ko Itakura in the XI if Elvedi isn't quite fit enough to start the game.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alassane Plea - Questionable with illness Plea has tonsillitis and will have to be evaluated ahead of the clash against Union Berlin this weekend, according to Gladbach manager Daniel Farke on Wednesday.

Impact Plea has started six of his side's last eight Bundesliga matches, taking nine shots (four on target) and recording two assists in that span, but he will be questionable to face Union Berlin on Sunday as he recovers from tonsillitis. Hannes Wolf or Lars Stindl could replace him on the left wing if necessary for the game.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lars Stindl - Picks up yellow card as sub Stindl recorded no stats in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th minute.

Impact Stindl played only 16 minutes as a substitute and could not do much during their road draw. The midfielder did receive his eighth yellow card of the season during his limited time in the field, though. He's been mostly a started during the season, coming off bench only six times in 23 overall appearances.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kouadio Kone - Picks up another yellow card Kone had three tackles (two won) and one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.

Impact Kone had a decent outing on defense, leading his side in tackles won during the match. But he also picked up his 11th yellow card of the season. The midfielder alredy serve two bans due to card accumulation and missed their previous game with the second one.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Assists in road draw Thuram assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Thuram assisted Jonas Hofmann's opener in the 13th minute, but they failed to keep the lead and settled for the road draw. The forward now has five assists in the season, to go with 13 goals. He had a pretty quiet outing other than that, failing to take a single shot for the first time after nine games.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - Scores opener at Frankfurt Hofmann scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Hofmann scored in the 13th minute to give them the early lead, but they conceded in the final minutes and ended up with one point on the road. The midfielder now has nine goals in the season, to go with eight assists as well. He also led his side in crosses during the match as usual.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Omlin - Makes four saves in draw Omlin made four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Omlin had a good outing and was holding Frankfurt's offense until the 83rd minute, but conceded the equalizer in the end. The goalkeeper has only five clean sheets in the season, but two of them in their last three games. He will look for another one against Union Berlin on Sunday.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Scally - Starting against Eintracht Scally (thigh) is in Gladbach's starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Scally picked up a knock in last weekend's win over Wolfsburg, but he has recovered enough to maintain his starting spot at right-back on Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Departing Gladbach Thuram will be departing Gladbach at the end of the 2022/23 season when his contract expires, Gladbach announced Thursday.

Impact Thuram is departing Gladbach, something that has been long-rumored for the striker, with eyes set on a potential move to Bayern Munich. It's uncertain if he will actually be moving to the Bavarian side, though he will certainly be sought after throughout the Bundesliga. Thuram has scored 13 times and assisted four times during what has been his most prolific season with Gladbach.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Scally - Ready for weekend Scally (thigh) has been able to recover and will make the trip Saturday Eintracht Frankfurt. "Joe has been able to recover well, and will be available for selection again against F...

Impact Scally had to leave last match in the 76th minute with a thigh injury, but looks good to go for Saturday. He is expected to start at right back, where he has totaled 10 crosses (six accurate), nine clearances and seven tackles (three won) in the last five games.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kouadio Kone - Available for selection Kone is available for selection after serving a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Kone picked up a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation and is now eligible to return to the first team. Kone has been a nailed-on starter when available and is now set to return straight to the starting XI in defensive midfield.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE