B. M'GLADBACH NEWS

Christoph Kramer - Nailed-on starter Kramer has started all 14 of his appearances in the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Kramer is on pace to blow past his previous season-high of 2,160 minutes with Gladbach. The defensive midfielder has been a crucial part of the starting XI, with 24 tackles and 19 clearances in the opening 14 matches. Kramer has the Winter break to fully recover before he will likely return to a major role in the second half.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Final name on World Cup roster Thuram was named to France's World Cup roster on Monday.

Impact Thuram was the last name on the list after scoring 10 times and logging three assists in 15 starts. His numbers compare quite well to his attacking compatriots, but an exceptionally deep pool means he has to score at a high rate just to squeak into the squad. Thuram also played briefly during the Euros in 2021, making two appearances off the bench.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lars Stindl - Two assists during Friday win Stindl had two assists while creating three chances during Friday's 4-2 win over Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Stindl set up Jonas Hofmann in the fourth minute and Marcus Thuram in the 30th to assist half of Gladbach's goals on the day. The assists upped the attacker's season total to five, the second most on the team, as he's started just over half of Gladbach's matches through Friday.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Into double figures for goals Thuram scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal) during Friday's 4-2 win over Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Thuram found the back of the net in the 30th minute scoring Gladbach's third goal of the match. The goal upped the forward's season total to a team-high ten in 15 starts while also leading Gladbach with 56 shots as we head into the World Cup break.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - Heavily involved in Friday win Hofmann scored a goal with his lone shot and had two assists while crossing four times (two accurate) and creating five chances during Friday's 4-2 win over Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Hofmann opened the scoring in the fourth minute before setting up goals in the 26th and 46th to play a role in three of Gladbach's four goals on the day. The goal was the fifth of the season for the attacker while his assists doubled his season total to four as he leads Gladbach with 85 crosses and 36 chances created in his 13 starts.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Jakob Olschowsky - Beaten twice in Friday win Olschowsky allowed two goals while making eight saves during Friday's 4-2 win over Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Olschowsky allowed two first half goals but blanked Dortmund in the second 45 as Gladbach claimed all three points. The keeper has now allowed four goals in two league starts while his eight saves upped his season total to ten.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ramy Bensebaini - Scores for fifth time Bensebaini scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Friday's 4-2 win over Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Bensebaini found the back of the net in the 26th minute scoring Gladbach's second goal of the match. The goal was the fifth of the season for the full-back, the second most on the team, while starting 14 matches and leading the club with 56 clearances.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kouadio Kone - Nets in one sided win Kone scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and making seven tackles (winning three) during Friday's 4-2 win over Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Kone found the back of the net in the 46th minute, scoring almost immediately after halftime to add an insurance goal for Gladbach. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder while starting 14 league matches and leading Gladbach with 31 tackles.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Herrmann - Named to match-day squad Herrmann (illness) will be an option off the bench versus Dortmund on Friday.

Impact Herrmann has yet to make a start for the club this season, logging a combined 62 minutes in 12 substitute appearances. At this point, Herrmann shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value given his lack of opportunities to get onto the pitch.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Jantschke - On bench Friday Jantschke (thigh) will be available as a substitute against Dortmund on Friday.

Impact Jantschke has made just one start this year, serving as an unused substitute on eight different occasions. Given his lack of minutes, Jantschke shouldn't be expected to offer more than low-end fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - Starting against Dortmund Hofmann (infection) will feature in the starting XI versus Dortmund on Friday.

Impact Hofmann will avoid another stint on the sidelines, making his 13th appearance in the starting XI for the club. In his previous five outings, the attacking midfielder has registered one goal on four shots (one on target), two assists, 34 crosses (14 accurate) and 24 corners. With Hofmann fit, he should continue to serve as the primary corner taker, making him a top-end fantasy target.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Herrmann - Questionable Friday Herrmann (illness) is questionable for Friday's clash with Dortmund, according to manager Daniel Farke.

Impact Herrmann has a minor bacterial infection that has put him in doubt for Friday's match with Dortmund. The forward has yet to make a start, though he has made 12 appearances off the bench. Herrmann is unlikely to take any sort of major role in the starting XI even when fully fit.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - Doubtful due to infection Hofmann is considered a doubt for Friday's match against Borussia Dortmund due to a bacterial infection, according to manager Daniel Farke.

Impact Hofmann has scored one goal over the last two games and would be a notable absence if he's unable to start. Nathan Ngoumou could return to the lineup after a two-match absence, as he made his first start in the Bundesliga during the Oct. 30 loss to Union Berlin.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alassane Plea - Tests positive for COVID-19 Plea has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Friday's match against Borussia Dortmund, according to manager Daniel Farke.

Impact Plea gets unlucky news just before the World Cup, as he had recorded five assists and scored Sunday over the last six matches. Lars Stindl could move out to the left flank in Friday's game and Plea ends the first half of his season with two goals and seven assists in 10 starts.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ko Itakura - Fit to play Itakura (knee) has been declared as fit for Friday's match against Borussia Dortmund, according to manager Daniel Farke. "He is fit again, but he's not a candidate for the starting...

Impact Itakura comes back at a perfect time following an injury that's kept him out for over two months. He'll now work on getting back to full fitness as Itakura will join Japan's national team for the World Cup in the next week, though he first may play a small role in Friday's game.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Jantschke - Status uncertain Jantschke (thigh) remains limited in training and will be in question for Friday's match against Borussia Dortmund, according to manager Daniel Farke.

Impact Jantschke also missed Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Bochum and it doesn't seem likely he'll return in the final match before the World Cup. Nico Elvedi and Marvin Friedrich should continue in central-defense while Jantschke isn't fully fit.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tobias Sippel - Ruled out again Sippel (strain) has been ruled out of Friday's match against Borussia Dortmund, according to manager Daniel Farke.

Impact Sippel had started in the place of Yann Sommer (ankle) over the previous three matches but suffered his own injury with two games to spare before the World Cup. In the place of both, Jan Jakob Olschowsky will make another start.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Should be fit for World Cup Sommer (ankle) suffered a setback in his recovery but is still expected to be fit for the World Cup, according to manager Daniel Farke ahead of Friday's match against Borussia Dort...

Impact Sommer will miss a fifth straight league contest, keeping him out for the final weeks before the mid-season break but still giving him a chance to play in Qatar for Switzerland. With backup Tobias Sippel (strain) also out, youngster Jan Jakob Olschowsky should remain the starter for the Foals.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - Whips in six crosses Hofmann crossed six times (two accurate) and created a chance during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Bochum.

Impact Hofmann was held off the scoresheet as Gladbach were upset by Bochum on Tuesday. The midfielder added six crosses to his team-high 81, as he has six goal involvements in 12 league starts and the second highest amount of chances created in the league with 31.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Turns creator on Tuesday Thuram had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating two chances during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Bochum.

Impact Thuram set up Alassane Plea in the 62nd minute assisting the lone Gladbach goal of the match. The assist was the third of the season for Thuram as he's been the beneficiary of most of Gladbach's goals this season, leading the club with nine in 14 league starts.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alassane Plea - Scores lone Gladbach goal Plea scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing three times inaccurately and creating a chance during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Bochum.

Impact Plea found the back of the net in the 62nd minute scoring Gladbach's lone goal of the match. The goal was just the second in ten league starts for the attacker as he's turned into more of a creator for Gladbach this season with his seven assists leading the club.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Jakob Olschowsky - Concedes twice in first start Olschowsky allowed two goals while making two saves during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Bochum.

Impact Olschowsky allowed two goals in the opening 11 minutes as Gladbach were upset on Bochum on Tuesday. It was the first start of the season for the keeper as he replaced the injured Tobias Sippel, who had been replacing the injured Yann Sommer.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Jantschke - Out against Bochum Jantschke (thigh) is not in Gladbach's match day squad for Tuesday's clash against VfL Bochum.

Impact Jantschke picked up a thigh injury in Friday's win over Stuttgart and he has been deemed not fit enough to be involved against Bochum on Tuesday. Nico Elvedi (illness) is returning to start in central defense in his absence.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Lainer - On bench against Bochum Lainer (illness) is in Gladbach's match day squad for Tuesday's clash against VfL Bochum.

Impact Lainer has missed his side's last three games since testing positive for COVID-19 in late October, but he's back with the squad Tuesday and could see some playing time off the bench after recovering from the illness.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Starting against Bochum Elvedi (illness) is in Gladbach's starting lineup for Tuesday's clash against VfL Bochum.

Impact Elvedi has recovered from an illness that forced him to miss Friday's win over Stuttgart and he's back in the XI from the start on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE