USMNT defender Joe Scally scores late to give Gladbach draw
American defender Joe Scally scored a late goal from long-range to salvage a 2-2 draw for Borussia Mönchengladbach against visiting Mainz.OCTOBER 6, 2023
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US defender Joe Scally scores with late strike for Borussia Mönchengladbach to draw 2-2 with Mainz
American defender Joe Scally has scored a late goal with a long-range strike to salvage a 2-2 draw for Borussia Mönchengladbach against visiting Mainz in the BundesligaOCTOBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moritz Nicolas - Concedes two Nicolas recorded five saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-2 draw against Mainz.
Impact Nicolas stopped five of the seven shots he faced, and still waits for his first Bundesliga clean sheet. The backup has seen five starts since Jonas Omlin went down, making 21 saves and conceding nine goals. It's far from a glowing record but it's passable and with a defensive unit that is finally getting healthy the clean sheets could start to come for Nicolas.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Franck Honorat - Assists again Honorat assisted once to go with 18 crosses (seven accurate) and nine corners in Friday's 2-2 draw against Mainz.
Impact Honorat came away with the assist, but perhaps more impressive was the simply obscene volume he continued to produce. The winger is up to 71 crosses in seven appearances with another 18 crosses during Friday's draw. This type of volume gives Honorat major upside and a rock-solid floor to build off with 31 chances created in six starts.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nathan N`Goumou Minpole - Assists Friday Ngoumou assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Mainz.
Impact Ngoumou got on the scoresheet with his first Gladbach assist during Friday's draw. The midfielder has struggled for end product since making the switch to the Bundesliga, but seems to be stepping into his own in recent matches, with two goal contributions before the international break.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Scally - Nets off bench Scally scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Mainz.
Impact Scally came off the bench for the final 20 minutes of Friday's draw, his second match in a row off the bench, and scored the equalizer. The defender has fallen out of the first team now that Luca Netz is fit, but with some poor results throughout it's possible Scally sees his role grow after the international break as the squad continues to be rotated.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Florian Neuhaus - Scores again Neuhaus scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Mainz.
Impact Neuhaus made it three goals in four matches heading into the international break as he netted a crucial tally for a draw. The captain might not be the elite goal threat he once was but he still has scored three times in seven matches, putting him on pace for his best return since 2020/21. Neuhaus will hope to continue this red-hot form after the break, as he looks build off 16 shots in just five starts.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tony Jantschke - Sidelined against Mainz Jantschke (strain) will not be an option versus Mainz on Friday.
Impact Jantschke has played just 18 minutes off the bench this season and was an unused substitute in another four outings. As such, the defender's absence is unlikely to impact the starting XI. Once back in action, Jantschke will be hard-pressed to secure regular starts, making him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Maximilian Wober - Playing against Mainz Wober (strain) will be in the starting XI versus Mainz on Friday.
Impact Wober has started all six matches for Gladbach this season, registering two assists, eight crosses (four accurate) and 26 clearances. Barring an extended injury concern, Wober figures to be a mainstay in the starting XI moving forward where he should rack up plenty of defensive stats.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ko Itakura - In starting XI Itakura (strain) will start Friday's matchup with Mainz.
Impact Itakura has started all six of the club's matches this season and will keep his place in the starting XI versus Mainz as well. Through those contests, the central defender has registered two goals on six shots (three on target), 20 clearances and 11 interceptions.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Elvedi - Starting against Mainz Elvedi (strain) will feature in the starting XI versus Mainz on Friday.
Impact Elvedi was reportedly dealing with a strain in the lead-up to Friday's clash but that won't stop him from making his third straight start. The central defender has supplanted Marvin Friedrich as the preferred choice at center back with his early-season injury concerns behind him.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Elvedi - Limited in training Elvedi was limited in training after suffering a strain ahead of Friday's match against Mainz, according to manager Gerardo Seoane.
Impact Elvedi is expected to be a late call Friday after picking up a strain against Bochum last Saturday. If he has to sit out, then the team could revert to a 4-2-3-1 formation, depending on the status of Ko Itakura's (strain) injury.
OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ko Itakura - Dealing with strain Itakura picked up a strain and has been limited in training ahead of Friday's match against Mainz, confirmed manager Gerardo Seoane.
Impact Itakura has been dealing with some pain in training as his status for Friday is unclear. He's started all six matches at center back for the team, totaling two goals already after not scoring once during the 2022/23 campaign.
OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Maximilian Wober - Has not trained Wober suffered an injury against Bochum last Saturday and has not returned to training as he is expected to sit out for Friday's match against Mainz, confirmed manager Gerardo Seoa...
Impact Wober could miss Friday's match after not training this week with an injury. He has featured in the lineup in all six matches thus far, totaling two assists during his first season with the club. Marvin Friedrich is expected to get the start at center back against Mainz.
OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Christoph Kramer - Out for Friday Kramer suffered a small MCL injury to his knee and will not be an option for Friday's match against Mainz. "Christoph Kramer strained the medial ligament in his knee during trainin...
Impact Kramer has struggled to keep healthy to open up the season, having already missed the first four matches with a knee injury. He is set to miss yet another match with a similar injury as he is expected to use the upcoming international break to recover.
OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tony Jantschke - Dealing with strain Jantschke (strain) has been dealing a muscle injury and did not train Wednesday ahead of Friday's match against Mainz, confirmed manager Gerardo Seoane. "Tony Jantschke has muscula...
Impact Jantschke was forced to sit out Wednesday and could be in doubt for Friday's clash with Mainz. He's made just two appearances off the bench as he's been used as an unused substitute to open up the campaign.
OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Siebatcheu - Tallies assist in win Pefok assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Bochum. He was injured and subbed out in the 64th minute.
Impact Pefok earned his first assist of the season, as he set up teammate, Alassane Plea for a shot from the left side of the box, following a fast break in extra time of the first half. Pefok also assisted on a couple of attempts prior to the goal and tried a couple shots of his own early in the second half. He was subbed out in the 64th minute.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Maximilian Wober - Earns assist in win Wober assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win over Bochum.
Impact Wober earned his second assist of the season, setting a new career high, as he assisted on his squad's second goal of the match by setting up Alassane Plea for a close-range header, following a corner. Wober did not participate much on the offense later in the game, but he tallied nine clearances and one block, as he kept up his defensive duties.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Florian Neuhaus - Scores one in victory Neuhaus scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Bochum.
Impact Neuhaus was active early assisting on a missed attempt and having one of his own blocked, before finally opening the scoring in the 27th minute, with a shot from the center of the box, to the bottom left corner of the goal. Neuhaus kept up the pressure until he was subbed off in the 72d minute. Neuhaus now has two goals through six appearances this season and is on pace for a career-best scoring year.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alassane Plea - Nets two in win Plea scored two goals and assisted once from five shots and six chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Bochum.
Impact Plea got off to a hot start, assisting on two early attempts and missing one of his own all inside the first 11 minutes. Plea kept pressing and helped open the scoring with an assist to Florian Neuhaus, who buried a shot from the center of the box, in the 27th minute. Plea had more in store and knocked in a header from close range, to make it 2-0 in the 37th minute. He kept up the intensity down to the final extra minutes of the first half, when he fired a shot from the left of the box, into the bottom right corner of the goal, to make it a 3-0 game just before halftime. Plea remained active the in the attack, until being subbed out in the 72nd minute.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moritz Nicolas - Concedes one in victory Nicolas registered three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win against Bochum.
Impact Nicolas saw a whopping 24 shot attempts aimed his way but only five reached the target. Nicolas helped his team get out to a good start by making a save in the ninth minute, which then allow them to push back and gain a 1-0 lead in the 27th minute. His squad kept the pressure on and took a 3-0 lead by halftime, but Nicolas kept up his side of the deal by making two more saves in the second half to preserve the lead. He conceded one goal in the 68th minute and had another scare late in extra time, but the final goal against was called back after VAR review.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alassane Plea - Shines against Bochum Plea (eye) started and scored twice in Saturday's 3-1 over Bochum. He also had an assist while racking up five shots (two on target), six chances created, one tackle and one cleara...
Impact Plea was spectacular Saturday, contributing to each of Borussia's goals before departing the contest in the 72nd minute. These were his first goal contributions of the season, and he should remain in the starting lineup against Mainz next week.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tomas Cvancara - Comes off bench in return Cvancara (thigh) came off the bench and played 26 minutes in Saturday's road win over Bochum. He finished with two shots (one on target) and one clearance.
Impact Cvancara returned to action after missing last week's game against RB Leipzig, and he looked quite active despite not scoring. Given he netted three goals over his first four Bundesliga appearances, he might be ready to start when Monchengladbach takes on Mainz next Friday.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alassane Plea - Dealing with eye injury Plea (eye) was absent from training after picking up an eye injury, according to manager Daniel Farke. "Lasso has a slight inflammation in the eye. His vision was somewhat impaired...
Impact Plea was absent from training and is in question for Saturday's game due to inflammation in his eye. The forward picked up this knock recently and will hope to shake it off by the weekend. If he can't play, then expect Pefok to slot into his position or Patrick Herrmann if Tomas Cvcancra is also unable to compete with his thigh injury.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tomas Cvancara - Trains individually Cvancara (thigh) participated in individual training ahead of Saturday's match with Bochum.
Impact Cvancara is making progress towards a return after training individually on Tuesday. The forward was absent from the last match after picking up the injury but could be returning as soon as this weekend after completing training. The club will hope to have him back this weekend, and if he can play, he should slot right back into his starting position.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
