B. M'GLADBACH NEWS

Stefan Lainer - Returns to team training Lainer made a return to full team training during Wednesday's session, Gladbach announced.

Impact Lainer is back in full team training after recovering from a case of COVID-19. The defender was able to train fully and should be a rotational option once more. Lainer has made four appearances off the bench, with limited playing time in those cameos.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Dealing with serious cold Elvedi (illness) is a doubt for Friday's clash with Stuttgart due to a serious cold, Gladbach announced.

Impact Elvedi missed each of the first two training sessions while bed-ridden with a cold and is a doubt Friday. Manager Daniel Farke named Tony Jantschke as a likely replacement, but expressed some hope that Elvedi could return. Elvedi returned from an ankle concern to play a full 90 minutes against Union Berlin last time out.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ramy Bensebaini - Questionable against Stuttgart Bensebaini (ankle) is questionable for Friday's clash with Stuttgart, manager Daniel Farke told RP Online.

Impact Bensebaini completed training Wednesday but still felt pain and swelling in his ankle. The manager added that Bensebaini's status could be decided after Thursday's training session. If the left-back is unable to start it would be Luca Netz taking his place in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Netz - Struggling for playing time Netz played 16 minutes off the bench and made three clearances in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Union Berlin.

Impact Netz has struggled to get on the pitch, with Joe Scally winning the starting job at left-back in training camp. Ramy Bensebaini holds down the opposite full-back job, leaving Netz with little to show. The full-back looked set for a breakout season after making 24 appearances (17 starts) at just 18 in the 2021/22 campaign, but has struggled to even get going. Any injury to Scally or Bensebaini would make Netz an immediately interesting option in all formats.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kouadio Kone - Returns from suspension Kone served a one-match ban against Union Berlin and is eligible to return for Friday's clash with Stuttgart.

Impact Kone picked up his fifth yellow card and was suspended against Union Berlin. The midfielder has started all matches when available and should be straight back into the starting XI for Friday's clash with Stuttgart.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lars Stindl - Sets up lone Gladbach goal Stindl had an assist while crossing five times (three accurate) and creating four chances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Stindl set up Nico Elvedi in the 33rd minute assisting Gladbach's lone goal of the match. The assist was the third of the season in eight league appearances for the midfielder to go along with one goal.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tobias Sippel - Concedes late game winner Sippel allowed two goals while making three saves during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Sippel allowed two second half goals including the game winner in the 97th minute. It's been a tough first two starts replacing Yann Sommer for the keeper as he's allowed five goals in two losing efforts.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Fires three shots Thuram took three shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Thuram was held off the scoresheet as Gladbach found just one goal on Sunday. The forward remains the main threat for Gladbach on the campaign, with his eight goals being the second most in the Bundesliga through Sunday's match and his 47 shots leading Gladbach.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Scores Gladbach's lone goal Elvedi scored a goal with his lone shot while making two tackles (winning both) and five clearances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Union Berlin.

Impact Elvedi found the back of the net in the 33rd minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the second in 11 league starts for the centerback while his five clearances upped his season total to 39.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ramy Bensebaini - Leaves early against Union Berlin Bensebaini limped off in the 88th minute of Sunday's match against Union Berlin and was replaced by Tony Jantschke.

Impact Bensebaini would be a notable absence if he misses any games, as he's scored four times in 12 matches in an impressive scoring run for any full-back. More news should come out on his status in the final games before the World Cup break.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Trending well for Sunday Elvedi (ankle) completed most of team training Friday, and is likely to be fit Sunday, according to manager Daniel Farke.

Impact Elvedi twisted his ankle in training Thursday but is trending towards playing Sunday. The defender would likely be straight back in the starting XI if fit, though Marvin Friedrich could get the start if Elvedi isn't fully available.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kouadio Kone - Out due to yellow card accumulation Kone will be suspended Sunday's trip to Union Berlin due to yellow card accumulation, according to manager Daniel Farke.

Impact Kone had started all 11 league matches but won't play Sunday after conceding a fifth yellow card. While Julian Weigl will be the primary defensive-midfielder, Luca Netz could also contribute if he continues to impress his manager.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - Unlikely to be available Hofmann (shoulder) has yet to return to training as of Friday and as a result is unlikely to be available in Sunday's trip to Union Berlin, according to manager Daniel Farke.

Impact Hofmann has already missed one game and should miss at least one more. Lars Stindl should instead keep his place on the right flank, though Nathan Ngoumou isn't far from the lineup either.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan N`Goumou Minpole - Not far from starting Ngoumou has improved in the eyes of manager Daniel Farke and may receive more starts down the line, according to manager Daniel Farke ahead of Sunday's trip to Union Berlin. "Natha...

Impact Ngoumou has made six appearances off the bench since joining 'Gladbach in the summer despite making 28 starts while helping Toulouse to promotion last season. It's a good sign that he's had time to settle in with his new team but it won't be longer that he plays more regularly especially given the injury situation.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Twists ankle in practice Elvedi (ankle) twisted his ankle in training and is a doubt for Sunday's trip to Union Berlin, manager Daniel Farke told Rheinische Post.

Impact Elvedi twisted his ankle in training and will now be a doubt for Sunday's clash with league-leaders Union Berlin. Marvin Friedrich is one possible replacement, though it's unclear who would step in for Elvedi, who has been a nailed-on starter when available.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - Healing ahead of schedule Hofmann (shoulder) participated in full team training Wednesday, Gladbach announced.

Impact Hofmann was originally expected to be out until the World Cup though it appears he is healing far ahead of schedule. The club announced the midfielder has an outside chance to be available for a Sunday trip to Union Berlin, which would mark a return multiple weeks ahead of expectations.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Lainer - Tests positive for COVID-19 Lainer did not train with Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday as he has tested positive for COVID-19, the club announced ahead of Sunday's clash against Union Berlin.

Impact Lainer still has a few days to recover before Sunday's game so he will be questionable to feature. Even when healthy he has only made four appearances off the bench in the Bundesliga this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - Returns to pitch Hofmann (shoulder) was running individually during Tuesday's training session, Gladbach announced.

Impact Hofmann returning to the pitch in any aspect is good news, though the timeline for his return is still murky. The original time frame was just before the World Cup, though a return to team training will likely be telling for Hofmann's exact return date.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Torben Musel - Plays for second team Musel played and scored for Monchengladbach II against Straelen.

Impact Musel is fully fit once more and simply isn't an option for the first team. The midfielder could return to the first team if he finds form, but at best he would be a rotational option.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Prevents clean sheet Thuram scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Thuram found the back of the net in the 72nd minute preventing Gladbach from being shutout. The goal was a league-high eighth of the for the forward as he's been red hot through 11 matches, also leading the league with 44 shots.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alassane Plea - Fifth assist of season Plea had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing six times (two accurate) during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Plea set up Marcus Thuram in the 72nd minute assisting Gladbach's lone goal of the match. The assist was the fifth of the season for Plea, the second most in the league thus far, as he's embraced a more creative role playing along the flanks for Gladbach.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tobias Sippel - Fills in on Saturday Sippel allowed three goals while making two saves during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Sippel drew the start for the injured Yann Sommer conceding three first half goals to Frankfurt. The keeper should be in line for more starts as Sommer seems unlikely to return until after the World Cup.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Kramer - Starting against Frankfurt Kramer (undisclosed) made the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Kramer comes back after missing just one league game due to injury. Capable of playing in all phases of the midfield, Kramer has featured as an attacker in three consecutive starts and created four chances.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - Prognosis less optimistic Hofmann (dislocated shoulder) might have a tough time returning before the World Cup, according to manager Daniel Farke. "It's hard to say how long Yann Sommer and Jonas Hofmann wi...

Impact Hofmann had some expectation to be back before the World Cup but he may preserve his fitness in order to be available for the German team if called up. Lars Stindl and Nathan N'Goumou will hope to fill the gap left by Hofmann in the lineup for now.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - May be out through World Cup Sommer (ankle) might have a tough time returning before the World Cup, manager Daniel Farke announced ahead of Saturday's match against Eintracht Frankfurt. "It's hard to say how l...

Impact Sommer suffered a bad ankle sprain during a midweek DFB Pokal match and needs a couple of weeks to make a full recovery. Until he's back, Tobias Sippel can be expected to start in goal. In 10 league starts, Sommer has conceded 14 goals and kept three clean sheets.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE