Borussia Mönchengladbach appoints Alexander Blessin as head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 7:05 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Borussia Mönchengladbach is set to appoint Alexander Blessin as its new head coach, replacing the recently dismissed Eugen Polanski. Blessin, previously with St. Pauli, is under a verbal agreement with the club and is expected to finalize the details before officially signing. The announcement comes after Gladbach's poor start to the Bundesliga season, where they currently sit at the bottom following a defeat to Mainz 05. The team will have a three-week break before Blessin’s first match in charge, which will be against FC Köln.
- •Alexander Blessin takes over after Eugen Polanski's departure.
- •Gladbach currently sits at the bottom of the Bundesliga.
- •Blessin has a background from the Red Bull Academy.
- •His first match will be away against FC Köln.
- 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — Alexander Blessin set to become Borussia Mönchengladbach head coach
"Borussia Mönchengladbach are close to appointing Alexander Blessin as their new head coach, reports Sky Germany. The former St. Pauli head coach will soon replace the recently departed Eugen Polansk...
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