Impact Lainer misses out on Sunday's as he continues to recover from a lymphoma diagnosis. The defender partially trained over the last two weeks and could return to match action in the coming weeks.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
B. M'GLADBACH 4-2-4 · 9TH IN BUNDESLIGA
4-2-4 · 9TH IN BUNDESLIGA
Next Match vs FC St. Pauli (H) · Sun 4:30PM
BM -125 TOTAL 2.5
Stefan Lainer - Out as expected Lainer (illness) is not in the squad to face Stuttgart on Sunday.
Jordan Siebatcheu - Will remain shelved Pefok (thigh) is not at "100 percent yet" after returning to individual training as he will not be an option for Sunday's match versus Stuttgart, per manager Gerardo Seoane.
Impact Pefok is very close to returning, but will need another week of training before stepping foot on the pitch again. With Tomas Cvancara questionable, then Nathan Ngoumou could get the start at forward alongside Alassane Plea on Sunday.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan Lainer - Still working on return Lainer (illness) is continuing his come back as he is still expected to train with the team.
Impact Lainer is making great progress after his diagnoses with lymphoma and could make a return to the pitch. If all goes well, the defender could see a come back before this month, though set backs are possible due to the severity of his condition.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Tomas Cvancara - In contention Wednesday Cvancara (illness) returned to training and will be available against Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday. Manager Gerardo Seoane told reporters, "Tomas Cvancara trained with the team...
Impact Cvancara has started just three times in his last nine matches, so he is far from a lock for a place in the starting XI even with his return to fitness. Still, the forward should at least see a few minutes off the bench even if he isn't given a place in the starting XI.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tony Jantschke - Returns to training Jantschke (strain) returned to training Wednesday after missing the last two months through injury.
Impact Jantschke will aim for a return before the end of the year after missing the last eight matches with a strain. He has only made two appearances all season, both of them coming off the bench. The 33-year-old has not been much of an option for the team since 2021, making just four starts in 13 appearances the last three campaigns.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kouadio Kone - Handed questionable tag Kone (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's match versus Union Berlin, per manager Gerardo Seoane.
Impact Kone had gotten the start the last three matches in the midfield, scoring one goal in that span. An undisclosed injury could leave him off the match Saturday, with Florian Neuhaus will likely get the call to start alongside Rocco Reitz and Julian Weigl.
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Franck Honorat - Registers most crosses in the game Honorat registered seven crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Hoffenheim.
Impact Honorat not only registered the most crosses in the game but also made a tackle, a clearance and an interception. He has created an average of three chances every game this season and has been a very effective crosser of the ball.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luca Netz - Sets up goal against Hoffenheim Netz assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Hoffenheim.
Impact Metz assisted Nathan Ngoumou in the 80th minute for the winner. He contributed defensively with four clearances, two tackles and an interception. He has three assists across the last four league games and has performed very well offensively.
DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Elvedi - Notches first assist of season Elvedi assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat against Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Elvedi delivered a headed pass to teammate, Manu Kone, who booted in a shot from outside the box to give their side a 2-0 lead, in the 28th minute of play. The assist marked the first of the year for Elvedi, who also picked up his 12th interception of the season, despite his side ultimately taking the loss.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rocco Reitz - Scores for second straight game Reitz scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat versus Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Reitz scored for the second consecutive game, pushing his total to two goals through 12 appearances on the season. He only tried one shot in the match but also accounted for a chance created and won one of his two tackles. Reitz has won 12 of his 20 total tackles this season.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kouadio Kone - Scores once in loss Manu Kone scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87...
Impact Manu Kone buried his first goal in his fifth appearance of the season, already tying his total from 30 appearances last season. It also marked his first shot on goal, while he is now up to a total of three shots through his five games played.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ko Itakura - Viewed running Itakura (ankle) was pictured running during training Wednesday, ahead of Saturday's match against Dortmund.
Impact Itakura looks to be nearing a return after being viewed running at training following a month-long absence due to minor surgery on his ankle. The defender will most likely remain out for the Dortmund match but hopefully will be an option for their first match in December against Hoffenheim. When he does return, he could find a nod in the starting XI immediately, as he started all seven matches for the club before encountering his knock.
NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Austria defender Stefan Lainer back in training after successful cancer treatment
Austria defender Stefan Lainer has made an emotional return to training with his club Borussia Moenchengladbach four months after he was diagnosed with cancerNOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stefan Lainer - Training once more Lainer (cancer) returned to training with the team Monday, Gladbach announced.
Impact Lainer getting back onto the pitch after taking positively to his cancer treatment is perhaps the best possible update in this situation. There's still little hope of him returning to the pitch in 2023, but it's a great piece of news nonetheless. Lainer will be hoping to get back in match action after the Winter break.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Franck Honorat - Goal, assist in rout Honorat scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and four chances created in Friday's 4-0 victory against Wolfsburg.
Impact Honorat scored and assisted once during the one-sided rout Friday. It was the winger's best single game since joining Gladbach, an excellent performance from top-to-bottom. Gladbach got off to a slow start but Honorat has shown some flashes throughout and has guaranteed himself a significant role in the starting XI moving forward.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yvandro Borges Sanches - Back in training Sanches (hamstring) has returned to the grass to training for the first time since his injury, said manager Gerardo Seoane.
Impact Sanches is close to making a return to the pitch after missing the last two months with a hamstring injury. It could be too soon to see the forward return before the international break, as he will try to aim for a come back on Nov 25 against Borussia Dortmund.
NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Siebatcheu - Nets brace Pefok scored a brace against Heidenheim during Tuesday's 3-1 win.
Impact Pefok scored twice in the opening 10 minute as he got the start coming back from a minor muscular issue. Pefok has taken over the top spot on the depth chart in recent weeks and has established himself ahead of Tomas Cvancara to lead the line in Gladbach.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Siebatcheu - Starting in Pokal Pefok (strain) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's cup clash with Heidenheim.
Impact Pefok came off with a knock against Heidenheim on Saturday but has recovered for the cup clash. The forward has taken over the starting job of late and seems to be the top choice to lead the attack ahead of Tomas Cvancara.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Friedrich - Returns to bench Friedrich (hip) is on the bench for Tuesday's cup clash with Heidenheim.
Impact Friedrich returns to the bench after missing a clash with Heidenheim in the Bundesliga due to a hip issue. The defender could be called upon to test his fitness off the bench Tuesday.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alassane Plea - Scores early in win Plea scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over Heidenheim.
Impact Plea found the back of the net after just three minutes while tying for the team-high with two shots in the match. Plea has all three of his goals on the season in his last four matches while taking 12 shots, creating seven chances and crossing five times over the same timeframe.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Franck Honorat - Whips in 10 crosses Honorat crossed 10 times (two accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Heidenheim.
Impact Honorat was held off the scoresheet despite leading Gladbach in both crosses and chances created in the match. Honorat has been excellent creatively across his last three contests with two assists, 12 chances created and 35 crosses.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moritz Nicolas - Three saves in win Nicolas allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 2-1 win over Heidenheim.
Impact Nicolas conceded a goal in the first half, but blanked Heidenheim in the second 45 as Gladbach found a game winning goal. The keeper has now allowed 13 goals in seven league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 29.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Siebatcheu - Forced off late Pefok was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match with Heidenheim due to a muscle strain.
Impact Pefok left the match in the 87th minute after succumbing to the injury in the closing stages. The forward was replaced by Tomas Cvancara who himself returned from an illness on Saturday.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Friedrich - Out with hip injury Friedrich is not in the match day squad to face Heidenheim on Saturday due to a hip injury.
Impact Friedrich misses out on Saturday's contest after suffering the injury in the buildup. Maximilian Wober partners Nico Elvedi in Gladbach's back four with Friedrich injured.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Scally - Fit for Heidenheim clash Scally is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Heidenheim.
Impact Scally returns from a thigh injury suffered during last week's match against Koln to start for Gladbach on Saturday. The fullback makes his first start since September 23rd having played the last three matches off the bench.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
