B. M'GLADBACH NEWS

Hoffenheim, Stuttgart win to boost Bundesliga survival hopes

Hoffenheim and Stuttgart have boosted their chances of avoiding relegation from the Bundesliga with wins over teams in similar jeopardy

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alassane Plea - Assists once on Sunday Plea had an assist while taking one shot (on goal) and creating two chances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Plea set up Marcus Thuram in the 63rd minute assisting Gladbach's second goal. The assist was a team-high ninth in 23 appearances for the forward.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Involved in both goals Thuram scored a goal and had an assist while taking four shots (two on goal) and creating two chances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Thuram set up Nathan Ngoumou in the 34th minute before scoring himself in the 63rd to play a role in both Gladbach goals on Sunday. The assist was the fourth in 26 appearances for the forward while his goal was the 13th of the campaign, the second most in the Bundesliga.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Omlin - Two saves in clean sheet Omlin kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Sunday's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Omlin helped Gladbach claim all three points by shutting out Wolfsburg on Sunday. The clean sheet was the third in ten league starts for the keeper while his two saves upped his season total to 26.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Scally - Forced off with thigh injury Scally was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match against Wolfsburg with a thigh injury.

Impact Scally left the match in the 76th minute after succumbing to the injury and being replaced. Scally will hope to recover in time for next week's match against Frankfurt with Stefan Lainer being the likely replacement if Scally is forced to miss time.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan N`Goumou Minpole - First Bundesliga goal Ngoumou scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and crossing three times inaccurately during Sunday's match against Wolfsburg.

Impact Ngoumou found the back of the net in the 34th minute to open the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the attacker's Bundesliga career in his best performance for Gladbach since joining the club in the summer.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Weigl - Surprise addition to bench Weigl is fit and in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Sunday.

Impact Weigl returns from an ankle injury which has kept him out since the end of February. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - Available as substitute Hofmann is fit and in the match day squad to face Wolfsburg on Sunday.

Impact Hofmann returns from a personal issue in time to take up a role on the bench Sunday. The attacker is an important player for Gladbach with eight goals and eight assists in 23 appearances.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Jantschke - Doubtful for Saturday Jantschke (knee) is questionable for Sunday's match versus VfL Wolfsburg, according to manager Daniel Farke.

Impact Jantschke returned to training this week after missing the last five matches with a knee injury. He figures to start back on the bench once healthy, only starting in one game in six appearances this season.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Jantschke - Extends contract through 2024 Jantschke will remain in Germany after agreeing to a one-year contact extension. "Tony has been with Borussia for almost 17 years and is one of the defining faces of this club. He...

Impact Jantschke has struggled with injuries and form that has kept him sidelined for most of the season, however the defender has been a member of the team for over 17 years and will continue to be a leader both on and off the field. Since 2015, he has made 100 appearances while totaling two assists, 247 clearances, 133 tackles (97 won) and 143 interceptions.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - Did not train Wednesday Hofmann (personal) did not participate in training Wednesday, according to manager Daniel Farke.

Impact Hofmann was not in training this week due to personal reason. His status for the week is unclear, but if he is not available, then Nathan Ngoumou could start in the midfield.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Weigl - Not ready to return yet Weigl (ankle) has not returned to full training as he continues to work individually following a partial rupture of the syndesmosis ligament in his ankle. "Maybe he can do part of...

Impact Weigl suffered a partial rupture to one of his ankle ligaments and has not been back on the pitch since Feb 24. He is still finishing his rehab program, and is expected to see some time training with the team this week. However, he will likely not return until April 15 against Eintracht Frankfurt.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Jantschke - Back to training Jantschke (knee) completed parts of training for the first time since February. "He's been out for a while now, but things are looking good. He's now in the final phase of the reha...

Impact Jantschke has been absent from the team since Feb 24 after suffering a torn meniscus on his knee. He is making good process in his rehab, with the defender likely to return to the team within the next few weeks.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hoffenheim beats Bremen to ease pressure on Matarazzo

American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has picked up his second consecutive win as Hoffenheim beat Werder Bremen 2-1 to ease away from the Bundesliga's relegation zone

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonas Omlin - Five saves in clean sheet Omlin kept a clean sheet while making five saves during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Koln.

Impact Omlin helped Gladbach earn a point by shutting out Koln on Sunday. The clean sheet was the second in nine league starts for the keeper while his five saves upped his season total to 24.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Creates three chances Thuram took an off target shot, crossed once inaccurately and created three chances during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Koln.

Impact Thuram was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as both sides failed to score on Sunday. The forward didn't see many opportunities in the match, with his 12 goals being tied for the third most in the Bundesliga in his 25 appearances.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kouadio Kone - Shown tenth yellow card Kone was shown his tenth yellow card of the season during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Koln.

Impact Kone was shown a yellow card in the 21st minute, his tenth of the season, and will be suspended for Gladbach's next match against Wolfsburg. If Julian Weigl is fit he's a likely option to replace Kone in the starting XI.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lars Stindl - Starting as expected Stindl is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Koln.

Impact Stindl returns as expected and takes up a role in the starting XI for Gladbach. The midfielder has scored five goals and provided six assists in his 21 appearances.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Jakob Olschowsky - On bench Sunday Olschowsky is fit and in the match day squad to face Koln on Sunday.

Impact Olschowsky returns from an illness which kept him out of action for a month. The keeper will serve as the back up to Jonas Omlin on Sunday.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Kramer - Named in starting XI Kramer is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Koln.

Impact Kramer returns from a hamstring injury that forced him off early during Gladbach's last match. The midfielder has made 34 tackles and 15 interceptions as a defensive oriented option in the center of the pitch.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Newcastle hosts Man United; Napoli vs Milan

Newcastle and Manchester United go head-to-head in a fight for the Champions League spots

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lars Stindl - Will be available Sunday Stindl (leg) will be available for selection for Sunday's clash against FC Koln. "Lars Stindl is fit and ready for the derby" said manager Daniel Farke

Impact Stindl had to come off last match with a leg injury, but has used the international break to recover and will be fit for the derby against Koln. He will likely return to the starting XI, where he has totaled two goals, one assist and 10 tackles (seven won) in the last eight games.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marvin Friedrich - Falls out of favor Friedrich went as an unused substitute in the final eight matches before the international break.

Impact Friedrich saw only one appearance in the final 10 matches before the break, a one-minute cameo off the bench. The defender has fallen out of favor with Nico Elvedi and Ko Itakura earning starting nods. Tony Jantschke also competes with Friedrich for the third spot on the center-back depth chart.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ko Itakura - Piles on clearances Itakura made five clearances and one interception during Friday's two-all draw with Werder Bremen.

Impact Itakura made five clearances as he anchored the central defense yet again. When fit the center-back has been a near-guarantee to start and go the full 90, adding strong volume defensively. The defender has also produced a pair of assists, though he offers little offensive upside from center-back.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Scally - Regains starting role Scally started three matches in a row before the international break, creating five chances and sending in four crosses.

Impact Scally fell out of favor earlier in the season but has regained his spot in the starting XI of late. The right-back has plenty of value in this role, though he has yet to earn a goal contribution despite already setting a career-high in starts at 21.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE